Kennedy throws 7 strong innings, Royals beat Astros 6-2
Ian Kennedy threw seven strong innings, Eric Hosmer hit a two-run double during a five-run sixth and the Kansas City Royals beat the Houston Astros 6-2 on Thursday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Kansas City Royals
6
Houston Astros
2
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| HOU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
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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 6-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-2
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Play Result 6-2
Correa reached on infield single to shortstop, Gattis scored.
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Advancing On Play 6-2
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 6-1
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 6: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-1
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Play Result 6-1
Altuve homered to right center (400 feet).
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-0
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Play Result 6-0
Pérez singled to center, Gordon scored.
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Advancing On Play 6-0
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-0
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Play Result 5-0
Gordon doubled to deep right, Morales scored.
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Advancing On Play 5-0
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-0
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Play Result 4-0
Morales doubled to deep center, Hosmer scored.
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Advancing On Play 4-0
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-0
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Play Result 3-0
Hosmer doubled to deep left center, Orlando and Cain scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-0
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Advancing On Play 2-0
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 1-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-0
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Play Result 1-0
Moustakas homered to right (348 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 6-2
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-2
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Play Result 6-2
Rasmus grounded into double play, second to shortstop to first, Correa out at second.
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Advancing On Force 6-2
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Ground Out 6-2
Pitch 8: in play
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Strike Looking 6-2
Pitch 5: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 6-2
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 6-2
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 6-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-2
Rasmus batting
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Play Result 6-2
Davis relieved Duffy.
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Lineup Change 6-2
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Lineup Change 6-2
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-2
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Play Result 6-2
Correa reached on infield single to shortstop, Gattis scored.
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Advancing On Play 6-2
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Single 6-1
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-1
Correa batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-1
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Play Result 6-1
Springer struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 6-1
Pitch 6: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 6-1
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Strike Looking 6-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 6-1
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 6-1
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-1
Springer batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-1
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Play Result 6-1
Altuve doubled to deep right center, Gattis to third.
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Advancing On Force 6-1
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Double 6-1
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Swinging 6-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-1
Altuve batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-1
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Play Result 6-1
Gattis singled to center.
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Single 6-1
Pitch 1: in play
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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
Preston TuckerDH30
Carlos GomezCF91
Marwin Gonzalez3B14
Jason CastroC18
Substitutes
Jake MarisnickDH94
Evan GattisPH11
KC
Alcides EscobarSS3
Mike Moustakas3B18
Lorenzo CainCF6
Eric Hosmer1B51
Kendrys MoralesDH36
Alex GordonLF4
Salvador PerezC13
Omar Rafael Infante2B14
Paulo OrlandoRF16
Substitutes
Christian Colon3B29
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