Looking ahead to first pitch ...
• What: Pirates (14-27) vs. Royals (17-28)
• When: 8:05 p.m. Eastern
• Where: Kauffman Stadium
• Pitchers: LHP Steven Brault (0-2, 4.37) vs. LHP Kris Bubic (0-5, 4.89)
• TV: AT&T SportsNet, Fox Sports Kansas City
• Radio: 93.7 The Fan
• Satellite: SiriusXM 179, online 861
• Boxscore: MLB.com
• Media notes: Pirates | Royals
THE SETUP
The Pirates are back in action, this time in Kansas City. Brault is taking the ball for the Pirates, still looking to earn his first win. I will have the coverage from the stadium. Media gates open at 4 p.m., and Derek Shelton will speak around then, too.
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