The Pirates continue their losing streak to five games, as they suffered a shutout, series sweep to the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park, July 4-6, and allowed four home runs in a 9-3 defeat to the Royals in the series opener on July 7.

Pittsburgh is 0-5 on its current road trip after going 6-0 on their last homestand prior to the All-Star break.

Mitch Keller took the mound in Kansas City on Tuesday having recently earned wins in two straight starts for the first time since back-to-back victories June 1 and 7, 2024. The Pittsburgh Pirates failing to offer much support behind Keller has defined his season to date,