Royals-Pirates Lines Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates will be trying to extend a winning streak on Sunday when they take on the Kansas City Royals at PNC Park. The Royals will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Zach Greinke in this game. Greinke has a 9-3 record and a 1.90 ERA this season. The Pirates will counter Greinke with Charlie Morton. Righthander Morton has a 3.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. The Pirates won their fourth straight overall on Saturday by defeating the Royals 6-2, as -165 favorites. The eight runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9). Delwyn Young belted a three-run homer and drove in four runs for the Pirates. Paul Maholm allowed just two runs over seven innings for the win. Billy Butler drove in both runs for the Royals, who were +145 underdogs. Bruce Chen gave up four runs over 6 1-3 innings in the loss. Current streak: Kansas City has lost 3 straight games. Pittsburgh has won 4 straight games. Team records: Kansas City: 31-42 SU Pittsburgh: 35-39 SU Kansas City most recently: When playing on Sunday are 4-6 Before playing Minnesota are 5-5 After playing Pittsburgh are 4-6 After a loss are 3-7 Pittsburgh most recently: When playing on Sunday are 5-5 Before playing Chi Cubs are 4-6 After playing Kansas City are 3-7 After a win are 5-5 A few trends to consider: Kansas City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh Kansas City is 5-17 SU in its last 22 games on the road Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh Kansas City is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games Pittsburgh is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City Next up: Kansas City home to Minnesota, Monday, June 29 Pittsburgh home to Chi Cubs, Monday, June 29