Keuchel dominate again to help Astros shut out Royals 4-0
Dallas Keuchel allowed seven hits in eight innings to lead the Houston Astros a 4-0 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Kansas City Royals
0
Houston Astros
4
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HOU | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
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Match Report
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-4
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Play Result 0-4
Altuve doubled to deep left center, Springer scored, Altuve to third advancing on throw.
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Advancing On Play 0-4
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Out 0-3
Pitch 2: in play
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Play Result 0-3
Gattis scored on Duffy's wild pitch.
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Wild Pitch 0-3
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
Springer homered to left (373 feet), González scored.
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Advancing On Force 0-2
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 0-4
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-4
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Play Result 0-4
Rios popped out to first.
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Pop Out 0-4
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 0-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-4
Rios batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-4
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Play Result 0-4
Gordon flied out to center.
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Fly Out 0-4
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 0-4
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-4
Gordon batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-4
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Play Result 0-4
Pérez singled to shallow center.
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Single 0-4
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Swinging 0-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 0-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-4
Pérez batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-4
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Play Result 0-4
K. Morales struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 0-4
Pitch 7: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Ball 0-4
Pitch 5: ball 2
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Ball 0-4
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 0-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 0-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-4
K. Morales batting
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Play Result 0-4
Neshek relieved Keuchel.
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Start Inning 0-4
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 0-4
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Lineup Change 0-4
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End Inning 0-4
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-4
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Play Result 0-4
Gattis grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 0-4
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 0-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-4
Gattis batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-4
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Head to Head
HOU wins series 3-0
Injuries
Houston Astros
- Carlos Correa Out
- Brandon Walter Out
- Joey Loperfido Out
Kansas City Royals
- Mitch Spence Out
- Nick Mears Out
- Ryan Bergert Out
- Cole Ragans Out
- Luinder Avila Out
Lineups
ConfirmedHOU
George SpringerCF4
Jose Altuve2B27
Carlos CorreaSS1
Evan GattisDH11
Chris Carter1B48
Domingo SantanaRF24
Hank CongerC24
Preston TuckerLF30
Marwin Gonzalez3B14
KC
Alcides EscobarSS3
Mike Moustakas3B18
Lorenzo CainCF6
Kendrys Morales1B36
Salvador PerezDH13
Alex GordonLF4
Alex RiosRF15
Omar Rafael Infante2B14
Drew ButeraC16
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