# Kansas City Royals at Pittsburgh Pirates — MLB, Friday, September 18, 2026

MLB game on Friday, September 18, 2026, 6:40 PM ET at PNC Park, Pittsburgh. Status: final.

Score: KC 5 – PIT 8 (Final).

## Model

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Model edges priced | 0 |

## Recap

1 of 3 graded model edges won.

## FAQ

**When does Kansas City Royals at Pittsburgh Pirates start?**

Kansas City Royals at Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB) started at 6:40 PM ET on Friday, September 18, 2026 at PNC Park, Pittsburgh.

**What was the final score of Kansas City Royals at Pittsburgh Pirates?**

Pittsburgh Pirates won 8–5.

**How did the model's edges do in Kansas City Royals at Pittsburgh Pirates?**

Of 3 graded model edges frozen before tip-off, 1 won and 2 lost.

## Related

- [Pittsburgh Pirates](https://edgegoat.com/mlb/teams/pit)
- [Kansas City Royals](https://edgegoat.com/mlb/teams/kc)
- [MLB slate for Friday, September 18, 2026](https://edgegoat.com/mlb/2026-09-18)

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