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Royals Crush Pirates 9-3 with Power-Hitting Performance

7/8/2025

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The Kansas City Royals soared to victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates with a commanding 9-3 win. Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Perez powered the offense with four thrilling home runs. Rookie Noah Cameron dazzled on the mound, surrendering just three hits over seven innings. Despite Tommy Pham's two-run homer breaking a 30-inning drought, the Pirates faced yet another defeat.

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The Kansas City Royals soared to victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates with a commanding 9-3 win. Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Perez powered the offense with four thrilling home runs. Rookie Noah Cameron dazzled on the mound, surrendering just three hits over seven innings. Despite Tommy Pham's two-run homer breaking a 30-inning drought, the Pirates faced yet another defeat.