Royals face Pirates, look to gain ground in postseason race
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In the thick of the American League playoff picture, the Kansas City Royals are playing some of their best ball of the season ahead of Sunday afternoon's series finale in Pittsburgh against the Pirates.
Kansas City (82-67) is three games behind the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians, and justtwo games behind the Baltimore Orioles in the race for the top AL wild-card spot.