Royals Hit Four Homers, Beat Pirates 9-3 at Kauffman Stadium

The Kansas City Royals have dominated recent matchups against the Pittsburgh Pirates, showcasing powerful offensive performances and strong pitching. On Monday, the Royals defeated the Pirates 9-3, powered by four home runs from Bobby Witt Jr., Salvador Perez, Vinnie Pasquantino, and Nick Loftin, with rookie Noah Cameron delivering seven strong innings and seven strikeouts. Witt extended his hitting streak to 11 games and set a club record with a 25-game road hitting streak, while Perez added his 11th home run and a crucial double. The following day, the Royals edged out the Pirates 4-3, with Jac Caglianone hitting a key solo home run and Nick Loftin securing the win with a go-ahead two-run homer and a game-ending RBI single. Despite home runs from Pirates players Oneil Cruz and Nick Gonzales, Pittsburgh has struggled, suffering a five-game losing streak and being outperformed in crucial moments. The Royals have won five of their last six games, demonstrating improved power hitting and pitching consistency at Kauffman Stadium.