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Royals 4, Pirates 3: 'Frustrating' losses piling up

By Greg Macafeein Kansas City, Mo.

The Royals' home-run onslaught continued tonight at Kauffman Stadium when Bailey Falter gave up two and Isaac Mattson allowed another as the Pirates dropped their sixth straight game in a 4-3 loss. Read More

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