The Pittsburgh Pirates are really slumping at the moment having lost seven of their last nine games. The Pirates offense has been somewhat productive having scored 14 runs in their last three games. Chad Kuhl is making the start coming off the DL. He is 0-1 with a 6.32 ERA and 14 strikeouts this season.

The Kansas City Royals have put a nice run together, having won five of their last eight games. The Royal's offense has been clicking as they have scored 19 runs in their last three. They will counter with Mike Minor taking the mound. He has posted a 3-2 record this season with a 4.83 ERA and 61 strikeouts this season.

Mike Minor has not been the type of pitcher this season that you feel comfortable laying this type of number. Kuhl is Pittsburgh's best starter but is coming off the DL. Kansas City has lost their last five games against a team with a winning percentage below .400. When Minor has a bad inning they can be huge. I am taking a chance on the Pirates at this number,

Play on Pittsburgh.