The Kansas City Royals (82-67) play on Sunday at PNC Park against the Pittsburgh Pirates (70-78). The matchup begins at 1:35 p.m. ET.
The Pirates will give the ball to Jared Jones (6-7, 3.82 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 7 on the season, and the Royals will counter with Brady Singer (9-10, 3.42 ERA).
Pirates vs. Royals Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 1:35 p.m. ET
Where: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
How to Watch on TV: BSKC
Probable Pitchers: Jared Jones (Pirates) – 6-7, 3.82 ERA vs Brady Singer (Royals) – 9-10, 3.42 ERA
Pirates vs. Royals Odds
Royals to win: -106
Royals to win: -106
Spread: Royals -1.5
Total: 7.5 runs
Pirates vs. Royals Pitcher Performance
Jones |
|
Singer |
19 |
GS |
29 |
6-7 |
W-L |
9-10 |
3.82 |
ERA |
3.42 |
108.1 |
IP |
163.1 |
31 |
BB |
46 |
115 |
SO |
153 |
Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Jared Jones
Jones gets the start for the Pirates, his 20th of the season. He is 6-7 with a 3.82 ERA and 115 strikeouts through 108 1/3 innings pitched.
In his last appearance on Sunday, Sept. 8, the righty tossed seven innings against the Washington Nationals, allowing two earned runs while surrendering four hits.
In 19 games this season, the 23-year-old has an ERA of 3.82, with 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .222 against him.
Jones is aiming to claim his third quality start in a row in this matchup.
Jones will try to build upon a three-game streak of going five or more innings (he’s averaging 5.7 innings per appearance).
In three of his 19 total appearances this season he has not allowed an earned run.
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Royals Probable Starting Pitcher: Brady Singer
The Royals will send Singer (9-10) to the mound for his 30th start this season.
The right-hander gave up three earned runs in five innings pitched on Monday in his last outing, a matchup with the New York Yankees.
The 28-year-old has pitched in 29 games this season with an ERA of 3.42, a 3.33 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.249.
In 29 starts this season, he’s earned 12 quality starts.
Singer has pitched five or more innings in 10 straight games and will look to extend that streak.
He has four appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 29 chances this season.
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