What happened: Rafael Flores Jr. hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 4-3 lead over the Kansas City Royals. The drive came off a 90 mph slider from reliever Nate Pearson.
Why it matters: The late-inning drive completed a comeback from a 3-2 deficit and secured Pittsburgh's fourth consecutive victory.
By the numbers: Flores's 10th home run of the season left the bat at 110.2 mph with a 29-degree launch angle.
What to watch: The Pirates will attempt to extend their winning streak in the next game of the series.