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.

What to watch: The Pirates will attempt to extend their winning streak in the next game of the series.