Vinnie Pasquantino, Bobby Witt, Jr., Salvador Perez and Nick Loftin all hit home runs as the Royals routed Pittsburgh, 9-3.

Three home runs from their three big boppers in the middle of the lineup helped the Royals to a series-opening 9-3 win over the Pirates at Kauffman Stadium on Monday night, beginning a six-game ...

That trio carried the Royals last season. Witt finished second in the American League MVP race, Perez won a Silver Slugger ...