The Pirates drop their sixth straight and get swept in Kansas City with another frustrating 4–3 loss. Jim and Tyler break down the game and the entire series, from Bailey Falter getting barreled to Braxton Ashcraft impressing again out of the ‘pen. We talk about Tommy Pham somehow becoming this team’s best hitter, the Royals suddenly finding power, and the brutal reality of another wasted road trip. Plus: Isaac Mattson’s costly slider, Cutch’s RISP struggles, and what the heck to expect next with Paul Skenes on deck.