
How to Watch Royals vs. Pirates: TV Channel & Live Stream - July 9
Updated Jul. 9, 2025 3:24 p.m. ET
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Vinnie Pasquantino and the Kansas City Royals take the field on Wednesday at Kauffman Stadium against Bailey Falter, who is starting for the Pittsburgh Pirates. First pitch will be at 7:40 p.m. ET for the final game of a three-game series.
Here's everything you need to know to watch the Royals vs. Pirates matchup.
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Royals vs. Pirates Game Information & How to Watch
- When: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 7:40 p.m. ET
- Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
- TV: Watch on FDSKC, SportsNet PT
- Box Score: Fox Sports
Royals vs. Pirates Prediction
- Score Prediction: Royals 4, Pirates 3
- Total Prediction: Under 8.5 runs
- Win Probabilities: Royals 54%, Pirates 46%
Royals vs. Pirates Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8/2025 | Royals | -1.5 | 7.5 | -137 | +115 | 4-3 KC |
| 7/7/2025 | Royals | -1.5 | 8.5 | -154 | +128 | 9-3 KC |
| 9/15/2024 | Pirates | -1.5 | 7.5 | -114 | -106 | 4-3 PIT |
| 9/14/2024 | Royals | -1.5 | 8 | -119 | -100 | 5-1 KC |
| 9/13/2024 | Pirates | -1.5 | 8.5 | -114 | -105 | 8-3 KC |
| 8/30/2023 | Pirates | -1.5 | 9.5 | -124 | +105 | 4-1 PIT |
| 8/29/2023 | Royals | -1.5 | 8.5 | -150 | +128 | 6-3 PIT |
| 8/28/2023 | Royals | -1.5 | 9 | -118 | -102 | 5-0 PIT |
| 4/28/2021 | Royals | -1.5 | 7.5 | -124 | +107 | 9-6 KC |
| 4/27/2021 | Pirates | -1.5 | 8 | -115 | +100 | 2-1 PIT |
Royals Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 6-4 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.1 |
| HR | 11 |
| ERA | 3.62 |
| K/9 | 7.7 |
Royals Player Insights
- Bobby Witt Jr. has 30 doubles, three triples, 13 home runs and 28 walks while batting .295.
- In all of the majors, Witt is 59th in home runs and 34th in RBI.
- Witt carries a 12-game hitting streak into this matchup. In his last 10 outings he is batting .375 with two doubles, two home runs, two walks and 10 RBIs.
- Maikel Garcia's .305 batting average paces his team.
- Garcia is 144th in home runs and 87th in RBI among all MLB hitters this season.
- Garcia carries a five-game streak with at least one hit into this matchup. In his last five games he is hitting .316 with a double, two walks and an RBI.
- Pasquantino has a team-best 15 home runs and 56 runs batted in.
- Pasquantino will look to build on his three-game hitting in this game. During his last five outings he is hitting .333 with two doubles, three home runs and seven RBIs.
- Salvador Perez is hitting .239 with 24 doubles, 11 home runs and 16 walks.
- Perez takes a three-game streak with at least one hit into this one. During his last five outings he is batting .222 with a double, two home runs and four RBIs.
Royals Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 4 | @ Diamondbacks | W 9-3 | Kris Bubic vs Eduardo Rodriguez |
| July 5 | @ Diamondbacks | L 7-1 | Michael Wacha vs Ryne Nelson |
| July 6 | @ Diamondbacks | W 4-0 | Michael Lorenzen vs Anthony DeSclafani |
| July 7 | Pirates | W 9-3 | Noah Cameron vs Andrew Heaney |
| July 8 | Pirates | W 4-3 | Seth Lugo vs Mitch Keller |
| July 9 | Pirates | - | Kris Bubic vs Bailey Falter |
| July 11 | Mets | - | Michael Wacha vs Kodai Senga |
| July 12 | Mets | - | Michael Lorenzen vs Frankie Montás |
| July 13 | Mets | - | Noah Cameron vs Sean Manaea |
| July 18 | @ Marlins | - | TBA vs TBA |
| July 19 | @ Marlins | - | TBA vs TBA |
Pirates Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 5-5 |
| Runs Per Game | 4 |
| HR | 8 |
| ERA | 2.33 |
| K/9 | 8.5 |
Pirates Player Insights
- Oneil Cruz has swatted a team-leading 16 home runs.
- In all of the big leagues, Cruz is 34th in home runs and 117th in RBI.
- Bryan Reynolds has driven in the most runs for the Pirates with 46 runs batted in.
- Reynolds is 110th overall in homers and 61st in RBI this season.
- Andrew McCutchen has accumulated a team-high batting average of .258.
- Isiah Kiner-Falefa is batting .271 with 10 doubles, two triples, a home run and 14 walks.
Pirates Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 4 | @ Mariners | L 6-0 | Bailey Falter vs Bryan Woo |
| July 5 | @ Mariners | L 1-0 | Mike Burrows vs Luis Castillo |
| July 6 | @ Mariners | L 1-0 | Paul Skenes vs George Kirby |
| July 7 | @ Royals | L 9-3 | Andrew Heaney vs Noah Cameron |
| July 8 | @ Royals | L 4-3 | Mitch Keller vs Seth Lugo |
| July 9 | @ Royals | - | Bailey Falter vs Kris Bubic |
| July 11 | @ Twins | - | Mike Burrows vs TBA |
| July 12 | @ Twins | - | Paul Skenes vs Joe Ryan |
| July 13 | @ Twins | - | Andrew Heaney vs Simeon Woods Richardson |
| July 18 | White Sox | - | TBA vs TBA |
| July 19 | White Sox | - | TBA vs TBA |
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