Bobby Witt Jr.'s big day boosts Royals over Pirates

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Bobby Witt Jr. went 2-for-3 with a homer and three RBIs and Michael Wacha hurled five quality innings, helping lead the visiting Kansas City Royals to a 5-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday.

Wacha (13-7) allowed just one run on four hits, while striking out eight and walking three.

The Royals (82-67) won their seventh game in nine tries and secured the three-game