The Pirates lost their third game in a row on Saturday.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Adalberto Mondesi homered and stole a base for the third consecutive game, Kyle Zimmer got his first career win after a winding path to the major leagues and the Kansas City Royals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-4.
Whit Merrifield added a solo homer and the Royals won their fifth straight game.
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