Royals' Zack Greinke faces Pirates, aims to follow up 'sharp' outing

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After a rare relief appearance, Kansas City right-hander Zack Greinke will return to a more familiar role on Monday night when the Royals begin a three-game series against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates.

Greinke (1-12, 5.34 ERA) missed two-plus weeks with right elbow soreness before entering asa reliever in the fourth inning of Tuesday's game against the Oakland A's. The si