Royals vs. Pirates - News - September 19, 2026

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Rafael Flores Jr. - Launches 10th homer Flores went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer and a double in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Royals.

Impact Flores provided the decisive blow in Sunday's victory -- he launched a 426-foot blast off Nate Pearson in the eighth inning to put the Pirates ahead 4-3. The 25-year-old Flores has been on a tear of late, going 20-for-47 (.426) over his last 13 games. Overall, he's batting .286 with a .910 OPS, 22 RBI and 16 runs scored across 147 plate appearances this season.

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Mason Montgomery - Extends scoreless streak in 16th save Montgomery earned the save in Sunday's 4-3 win over Kansas City, allowing a hit while striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Montgomery is up to 16 saves this season, as he extended his scoreless streak to 23.2 innings -- he's given up just nine hits and seven walks while striking out 34 in that span. Overall, Montgomery's lowered his ERA to 2.59 this season with a 1.03 WHIP and 99:26 K:BB across 66 innings.

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Michael Wacha - Allows two runs in no-decision Wacha did not factor into the decision Sunday against Pirates, allowing two runs on four hits and four walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out five.

Impact Wacha did a good job limiting damage Sunday, as he held Pittsburgh to just two runs despite issuing four walks, matching a season high. The veteran right-hander has been solid down the stretch, posting a 2.70 ERA over 37.2 innings in his last five outings. His ERA now sits at 3.33 on the season with a 1.11 WHIP and 154:53 K:BB. Wacha will likely make one more start this season, currently lined up to come at home against Cleveland.

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