The State of Kansas has extended its offer to emphasize the "Kansas" in the names of the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs. The state is attempting to lure both teams as the Chiefs and Royals continue their protracted stadium negotiations with Missouri.

The extension further ratchets up the border war between Missouri and Kansas over where the two teams should build their futures.

The teams have already had one year to negotiate with Kansas officials. But supporters say the deals are complicated — and are frustrated by delays.

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The Pirates are an underdog (+118 on the moneyline to win) when they take on the Royals (-141). The Kansas City Royals will give the start to Seth Lugo (6-5, 2.65 ERA), who is looking for win No. 7 on the season,

KC capped a series win against the Diamondbacks on Sunday at Chase Field. Right-handed starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen tossed seven scoreless innings as the Royals earned a 4-0