Springer hits slam as Astros pound Royals, Volquez 13-4
George Springer hit a grand slam and a triple in Houston's nine-run first inning against Edinson Volquez, and the Astros routed the Kansas City Royals 13-4 on Friday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Houston Astros
13
Kansas City Royals
4
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13 |
| KC | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Kauffman Stadium · 36,195 att.
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 |
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Play by Play
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Foul Ball 13-4
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 13-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 13-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 13-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 13-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 13-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 13-4
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Play Result 13-4
Rasmus homered to right (415 feet).
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Foul Ball 12-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 12-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 12-4
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Play Result 12-4
Cuthbert homered to left (370 feet).
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Foul Ball 12-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 12-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 12-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 12-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 12-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 12-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 12-3
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 12-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 12-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 12-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 12-3
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Play Result 12-3
Escobar homered to left (373 feet).
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Foul Ball 12-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 12-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 12-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 12-2
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Play Result 12-2
Cuthbert grounded out to shortstop, Orlando scored.
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Advancing On Play 12-2
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Foul Ball 12-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 12-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 12-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 12-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 12-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 12-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 12-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 12-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 12-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 12-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 12-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 12-1
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Play Result 12-1
Cuthbert doubled to deep left, Orlando scored, Eibner to third.
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Advancing On Force 12-1
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Foul Ball 12-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 12-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 12-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 12-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 12-0
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Play Result 12-0
Springer grounded out to first, Gómez scored, Gattis to third, Castro to second.
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Advancing On Play 12-0
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Foul Ball 11-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 11-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 11-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 11-0
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Play Result 11-0
Castro walked, Rasmus scored, Gómez to third, Gattis to second.
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Advancing On Force 11-0
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Foul Ball 10-0
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 10-0
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Play Result 10-0
Gattis singled to center, Correa scored, Rasmus to third, Gómez to second.
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End Inning 13-4
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 13-4
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Play Result 13-4
Colón grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 13-4
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 13-4
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 13-4
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 13-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 13-4
Colón batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 13-4
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Play Result 13-4
Merrifield flied out to right.
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Fly Out 13-4
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Swinging 13-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (swinging)
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Ball 13-4
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 13-4
Merrifield batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 13-4
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Play Result 13-4
Cuthbert grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 13-4
Pitch 8: in play
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Foul Ball 13-4
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 13-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 13-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Strike Swinging 13-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 13-4
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 13-4
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 13-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 13-4
Cuthbert batting
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Start Inning 13-4
Bottom of the 9th inning
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End Inning 13-4
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 13-4
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Play Result 13-4
Marisnick grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 13-4
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 13-4
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 13-4
Marisnick batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 13-4
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Play Result 13-4
Correa flied out to center.
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Fly Out 13-4
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 13-4
Correa batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 13-4
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Play Result 13-4
Kemp walked, Springer to second.
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Advancing On Force 13-4
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Ball 13-4
Pitch 7: ball 4
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Head to Head
HOU wins series 2-1
Injuries
Kansas City Royals
- Mitch Spence Out
- Nick Mears Out
- Ryan Bergert Out
- Cole Ragans Out
- Luinder Avila Out
Houston Astros
- Carlos Correa Out
- Brandon Walter Out
- Joey Loperfido Out
Lineups
ConfirmedKC
Whit Merrifield2B15
Alcides EscobarSS3
Eric Hosmer1B51
Lorenzo CainCF6
Salvador PerezC13
Kendrys MoralesDH36
Paulo OrlandoRF16
Brett EibnerLF52
Cheslor Cuthbert3B57
Substitutes
Christian ColonSS29
Jarrod DysonCF1
Drew ButeraC16
HOU
George SpringerRF4
Marwin Gonzalez1B14
Jose Altuve2B27
Carlos CorreaSS1
Colby RasmusLF28
Carlos GomezCF91
Luis Valbuena3B18
Evan GattisDH11
Jason CastroC18
Substitutes
Tony Kemp2B12
Jake MarisnickLF94
Danny Worth3B26
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