McHugh, Rasmus help Astros win home opener 8-2 over Royals
Collin McHugh bounced back from the shortest start of his career with seven scoreless innings and Colby Rasmus hit a two-run homer as the Astros beat the Royals 8-2 on Monday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Kansas City Royals
2
Houston Astros
8
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| HOU | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/30/26 | vs Chicago White Sox | L 3-7 | MLB |
| 9/29/26 | vs Chicago White Sox | L 3-6 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-8
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Play Result 2-8
Springer tripled to deep right, Altuve scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-8
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
Morales homered to left center (432 feet), Hosmer scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-7
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-7
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Play Result 0-7
Correa singled to right, Altuve scored, Springer thrown out at third, Correa to second advancing on throw.
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Advancing On Play 0-7
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 0-6
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-6
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Play Result 0-6
Altuve singled to center, Castro scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-6
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-5
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Play Result 0-5
Castro tripled to deep center, Valbuena scored.
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Advancing On Force 0-5
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-4
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Play Result 0-4
Valbuena doubled to deep right center, Tucker scored, Valbuena to third.
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Advancing On Play 0-4
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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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 Ball 0-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 2-8
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-8
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Play Result 2-8
Moustakas grounded into double play, second to shortstop to first, Escobar out at second.
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Advancing On Force 2-8
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Ground Out 2-8
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 2-8
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 2-8
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-8
Moustakas batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-8
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Play Result 2-8
Escobar singled to left.
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Single 2-8
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 2-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-8
Escobar batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-8
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Play Result 2-8
Fuentes popped out to second.
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Pop Out 2-8
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-8
Fuentes batting
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Play Result 2-8
Fields relieved Sipp.
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Play Result 2-8
Marisnick in left field.
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Start Inning 2-8
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 2-8
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Lineup Change 2-8
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Lineup Change 2-8
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End Inning 2-8
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-8
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Play Result 2-8
Marisnick struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 2-8
Pitch 3: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 2-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 2-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-8
Marisnick batting
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Play Result 2-8
Marisnick hit for Rasmus.
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Lineup Change 2-8
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Lineup Change 2-8
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-8
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Play Result 2-8
Correa grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 2-8
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 2-8
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 2-8
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Head to Head
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
Jose Altuve2B27
George SpringerRF4
Carlos CorreaSS1
Colby RasmusLF28
Tyler White1B16
Carlos GomezCF91
Preston TuckerDH30
Luis Valbuena3B18
Jason CastroC18
Substitutes
Jake MarisnickLF94
KC
Alcides EscobarSS3
Mike Moustakas3B18
Lorenzo CainCF6
Eric Hosmer1B51
Kendrys MoralesDH36
Alex GordonLF4
Salvador PerezC13
Omar Rafael Infante2B14
Reymond Louis FuentesRF3
Substitutes
Paulo OrlandoCF16
Drew ButeraC16
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