Kansas City Royals at Pittsburgh Pirates Game Summary
A quick matchup view with teams, score status, first pitch time and local-time conversion.
Linescore
Runs by inning with final runs, hits and errors.
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 2 |
| PIT | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | - | 8 | 15 | 0 |
W: Yohan Ramírez
L: Nate Pearson
SV: Gregory Soto
Show inning-by-inning hits, errors and runners left on base
| Inning | KC R | H | E | Left On Base | PIT R | H | E | Left On Base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2nd | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 3rd | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 4th | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 5th | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 6th | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 7th | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 8th | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 9th | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kansas City Royals vs Pittsburgh Pirates Game Highlights
Saved YouTube results followed by official MLB recaps, condensed games and key plays.
Official MLB Condensed Game: KC@PIT - 9/18/26 00:11:21
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Vinnie Pasquantino's solo home run (13) 00:00:29
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Spencer Horwitz's go-ahead two-run single 00:00:22
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Konnor Griffin collects four hits, two RBIs 00:00:55
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Michael Massey's solo home run (13) 00:00:29
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Brandon Lowe's two-run home run (32) 00:00:28
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Konnor Griffin's RBI single 00:00:15
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Maikel Garcia's two-run double 00:00:27
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Vinnie Pasquantino's RBI single 00:00:22
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Paul Skenes fans seven against the Royals 00:00:56
Watch on MLB.com →Game Info: Date, Time and Venue
DateSeptember 18, 2026
Time6:40 PM ET
VenuePNC Park
Game TypeRegular Season
SeriesRegular Season · Game 1 of 3
Day/Nightnight
Attendance25,424
Game Duration2h 42m
First Pitch2026-09-18T22:42:00.000Z
Game Data RefreshedSep 22, 2026
Kansas City Royals vs Pittsburgh Pirates Probable Pitchers
KCRandy Dobnak
Stats3-4 · ERA 3.08 · 48 SO · WHIP 1.33 · 73.0 IP
PITPaul Skenes
Stats10-11 · ERA 3.91 · 192 SO · WHIP 1.13 · 168.0 IP
TV Channel and Streaming
Royals.TV
TV · EN · away · Streaming
SportsNet Pittsburgh
TV · EN · home · Streaming
96.5 The Fan
FM · EN · away · Streaming
Sports Radio 93.7 KDKA The Fan
FM · EN · home · Streaming
Royals Radio Network
AM · EN · away
Scoring Plays
Every run-scoring play in game order.
Top 1 · Home Run1-0
Vinnie Pasquantino homers (13) on a fly ball to right field.
Top 3 · Single2-0
Vinnie Pasquantino singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Ronny Simon. Kyle Isbel scores. Bobby Witt Jr. to 2nd.
Top 3 · Double4-0
Maikel Garcia doubles (19) on a line drive to right fielder Ronny Simon. Bobby Witt Jr. scores. Vinnie Pasquantino scores. Maikel Garcia out at 3rd on the throw, right fielder Ronny Simon to second baseman Brandon Lowe to third baseman Nick Gonzales.
Bottom 3 · Home Run4-2
Brandon Lowe homers (32) on a fly ball to center field. Konnor Griffin scores.
Top 4 · Home Run5-2
Michael Massey homers (13) on a fly ball to right field.
Bottom 4 · Double5-3
Henry Davis doubles (6) on a line drive to right fielder Nick Loftin. Ronny Simon scores. Spencer Horwitz to 3rd.
Bottom 4 · Groundout5-4
Konnor Griffin grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Spencer Horwitz scores.
Bottom 5 · Forceout5-5
Ryan O'Hearn grounds into a force out, third baseman Maikel Garcia to second baseman Michael Massey. Oneil Cruz scores. Nick Gonzales out at 2nd. Ryan O'Hearn to 1st.
Bottom 7 · Single5-7
Spencer Horwitz singles on a line drive to left fielder John Rave. Oneil Cruz scores. Nick Gonzales scores.
Bottom 7 · Single5-8
Konnor Griffin singles on a ground ball to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. Spencer Horwitz scores. Henry Davis to 2nd.
Kansas City Royals Box Score
| Order | Batters | POS | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | Stolen Bases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carter Jensen#22 | C | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2 | Bobby Witt Jr.#7 | SS | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Vinnie Pasquantino#9 | 1B | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Maikel Garcia#11 | 3B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 5 | Michael Massey#19 | 2B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Salvador Perez#13 | DH | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 7 | John Rave#16 | LF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 7 | Isaac Collins#1 | PH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | Nick Loftin#12 | RF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 9 | Kyle Isbel#28 | CF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 9 | Tyler Tolbert#2 | PH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR | Pitches / Strikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Anthony Gose#34 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 22 / 15 |
Connor Thomas#50 | 1.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 19 / 16 |
Lucas Erceg#60 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 / 8 |
Nate Pearson#61 | 1.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 28 / 14 |
Randy Dobnak#62 | 3.2 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 74 / 46 |
Pittsburgh Pirates Box Score
| Order | Batters | POS | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | Stolen Bases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Konnor Griffin#6 | SS | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Brandon Lowe#5 | 2B | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 3 | Bryan Reynolds#10 | RF | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | Oneil Cruz#15 | CF | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 5 | Nick Gonzales#3 | 3B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Jared Triolo#19 | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Ryan O'Hearn#29 | DH | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 7 | Ronny Simon#63 | RF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Billy Cook#25 | LF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Spencer Horwitz#2 | 1B | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Henry Davis#32 | C | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR | Pitches / Strikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brandon Eisert#14 | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14 / 7 |
Gregory Soto#31 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 18 / 13 |
Paul Skenes#30 | 6.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 89 / 63 |
Yohan Ramírez#49 | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 20 / 16 |
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More MLB Games on September 18, 2026
Other games loaded for the same date, with TV listings, probable pitchers and game details.
| Date / Time | Matchup | Status | TV / Streaming | Probable Pitchers | Venue | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Fri, Sep 18
6:40 PM ET
|
Final |
Royals.TVSportsNet Pittsburgh
|
KC: Randy Dobnak
3-4 · ERA 3.08 · 48 SO · WHIP 1.33 · 73.0 IP
PIT: Paul Skenes
10-11 · ERA 3.91 · 192 SO · WHIP 1.13 · 168.0 IP
|
PNC Park |
||
|
Fri, Sep 18
6:40 PM ET
|
4-6
|
Final |
Marquee Sports NetworkReds.TV
|
CHC: Clay Holmes
6-8 · ERA 3.25 · 75 SO · WHIP 1.16 · 97.0 IP
CIN: Chase Burns
15-3 · ERA 2.86 · 185 SO · WHIP 1.17 · 154.1 IP
|
Great American Ball Park |
|
|
Fri, Sep 18
7:05 PM ET
|
Final |
Brewers.TV Presented by Potawatomi SportsbookMASN
|
MIL: Dustin May
7-9 · ERA 4.61 · 137 SO · WHIP 1.32 · 140.2 IP
BAL: Cade Povich
2-1 · ERA 4.38 · 28 SO · WHIP 1.49 · 37.0 IP
|
Oriole Park at Camden Yards |
||
|
Fri, Sep 18
7:10 PM ET
|
4-2
|
Final |
NESNRays.TV
|
BOS: Ranger Suarez
8-4 · ERA 3.27 · 135 SO · WHIP 1.20 · 143.1 IP
TB: Ian Seymour
9-7 · ERA 4.38 · 155 SO · WHIP 1.17 · 127.1 IP
|
Tropicana Field |
|
|
Fri, Sep 18
7:10 PM ET
|
3-5
|
Final |
Guardians.TV Presented by ProgressiveNBCSCAWKYC 3
|
ATH: Mason Barnett
1-4 · ERA 7.16 · 42 SO · WHIP 1.75 · 44.0 IP
CLE: Daniel Espino
0-0 · ERA 4.73 · 22 SO · WHIP 1.43 · 13.1 IP
|
Progressive Field |
|
|
Fri, Sep 18
7:15 PM ET
|
Final |
Apple TV
|
PHI: Tim Mayza
3-4 · ERA 3.46 · 63 SO · WHIP 1.11 · 65.0 IP
NYM: Zac Thornton
5-5 · ERA 3.40 · 59 SO · WHIP 1.15 · 79.1 IP
|
Citi Field |
||
|
Fri, Sep 18
7:40 PM ET
|
11-8
|
Final |
Chicago Sports NetworkDetroit SportsNet
|
DET: Andrew Sears
0-1 · ERA 5.19 · 13 SO · WHIP 1.56 · 17.1 IP
CWS: David Sandlin
2-2 · ERA 6.29 · 33 SO · WHIP 1.28 · 34.1 IP
|
Rate Field |
|
|
Fri, Sep 18
8:05 PM ET
|
1-7
|
Final |
Rangers Sports Network, presented by ProgressiveSportsnet
|
TOR: Dylan Cease
11-6 · ERA 2.40 · 239 SO · WHIP 1.10 · 169.0 IP
TEX: Kumar Rocker
5-11 · ERA 4.47 · 134 SO · WHIP 1.42 · 143.0 IP
|
Globe Life Field |
|
|
Fri, Sep 18
8:10 PM ET
|
6-2
|
Final |
BravesVisionSpace City Home NetworkSpace City Home Network (Sp)
|
ATL: Tyler Mahle
7-10 · ERA 3.81 · 133 SO · WHIP 1.22 · 144.0 IP
HOU: Peter Lambert
8-10 · ERA 3.70 · 147 SO · WHIP 1.23 · 151.0 IP
|
Daikin Park |
|
|
Fri, Sep 18
8:10 PM ET
|
5-4
|
Final |
Mariners.TVRockies.TV
|
SEA: Bryan Woo
12-9 · ERA 3.92 · 167 SO · WHIP 1.08 · 167.2 IP
COL: Gabriel Hughes
0-8 · ERA 6.33 · 56 SO · WHIP 1.44 · 64.0 IP
|
Coors Field |
|
|
Fri, Sep 18
8:15 PM ET
|
Final |
Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365Nationals.TV
|
WSH: Cade Cavalli
13-5 · ERA 3.02 · 200 SO · WHIP 1.16 · 169.2 IP
STL: Kyle Leahy
10-5 · ERA 3.65 · 129 SO · WHIP 1.34 · 138.0 IP
|
Busch Stadium |
||
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Fri, Sep 18
9:38 PM ET
|
Final |
ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort CasinoTwins.TV Presented by Progressive
|
MIN: Connor Prielipp
6-7 · ERA 4.94 · 125 SO · WHIP 1.30 · 120.1 IP
LAA: Grayson Rodriguez
4-8 · ERA 5.96 · 83 SO · WHIP 1.54 · 93.2 IP
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Angel Stadium |
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Fri, Sep 18
9:40 PM ET
|
2-8
|
Final |
Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & GarciaPadres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health
|
MIA: Tyler Phillips
5-6 · ERA 3.45 · 99 SO · WHIP 1.31 · 122.2 IP
SD: Nick Pivetta
3-2 · ERA 3.30 · 35 SO · WHIP 1.00 · 30.0 IP
|
Petco Park |
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|
Fri, Sep 18
9:40 PM ET
|
Final |
DBACKS.TVYES
|
NYY: Gerrit Cole
9-9 · ERA 3.63 · 123 SO · WHIP 1.10 · 121.1 IP
AZ: Eduardo Rodriguez
15-7 · ERA 2.89 · 140 SO · WHIP 1.23 · 183.2 IP
|
Chase Field |
||
|
Fri, Sep 18
10:15 PM ET
|
Final |
Apple TV
|
SF: Cesar Perdomo
0-1 · ERA 3.72 · 12 SO · WHIP 1.50 · 19.1 IP
LAD: Tyler Glasnow
5-1 · ERA 3.46 · 87 SO · WHIP 0.96 · 67.2 IP
|
UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium |
Kansas City Royals at Pittsburgh Pirates FAQ
Common questions for this MLB matchup.
What time is Kansas City Royals at Pittsburgh Pirates?
The listed start time is 6:40 PM ET. Times are shown in Eastern Time.
What channel is Kansas City Royals at Pittsburgh Pirates on?
The current TV listing is Royals.TV, SportsNet Pittsburgh. Broadcast and streaming availability can vary by market.
Who are the probable pitchers?
The listed probable pitchers are Randy Dobnak and Paul Skenes. Probable starters can change before first pitch.
Where is the game being played?
The listed venue is PNC Park.