Key facts
- The Kansas City Royals aim to end a three-game home losing streak when they host the Houston Astros on Saturday.
- The Royals have a 16-20 record at home and a 32-39 overall record.
- Houston has a 16-20 record in road games and a 32-39 overall record.
- Yordan Alvarez hit two home runs, including a grand slam, in the first inning of the Astros' 10-8 victory over the Royals on Friday.
- Alvarez's performance marked the third time in Astros history a player hit two homers in an inning, and the first time since Jeff Bagwell in 1994.
- The Astros scored nine runs in the first inning, while the Royals responded with five.
- Nate Pearson earned the win for the Astros, and Josh Hader recorded the save.
The Kansas City Royals, with a 16-20 home record and a 28-42 overall standing, host the Houston Astros on Saturday, seeking to end a three-game home losing streak. The Astros, holding a 16-20 road record and a 32-39 overall mark, are the visitors. In their previous meeting Friday, Yordan Alvarez's two first-inning home runs, including a grand slam, propelled the Astros to a 10-8 victory. This marked the third instance in Astros history of a player hitting two homers in an inning, and the first since Jeff Bagwell in 1994. Alvarez's performance brought his season total to 24 home runs, tying him for the MLB lead. The Astros scored nine runs in the first inning, while the Royals managed five, and ultimately fell short despite closing the gap to one run in the eighth. Nate Pearson secured the win for Houston, with Josh Hader earning the save. Royals player Jac Caglianone is noted for a recent four-hit performance.