Astros top Royals 5-4 on Gattis' bases-loaded walk in 12th
Jake Marisnick hit a tying home run in the ninth inning and Evan Gattis drew a bases-loaded walk in the 12th, helping the Houston Astros beat the Kansas City Royals 5-4 on Sunday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Kansas City Royals
4
Houston Astros
5
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | P10 | P11 | P12 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| HOU | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
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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 |
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Play by Play
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-5
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Play Result 4-5
Gattis walked, Springer scored, Correa to third, McCann to second.
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Advancing On Force 4-5
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-4
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Play Result 4-4
Marisnick homered to left (343 feet).
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-3
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Play Result 4-3
Moss homered to right center (408 feet).
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Out 3-3
Pitch 1: in play
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-3
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Play Result 3-3
González homered to left (345 feet), Gattis scored.
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Advancing On Force 3-3
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-1
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Play Result 3-1
Moustakas homered to right center (385 feet).
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
Mondesi sacrificed to first, Orlando scored, Escobar to second.
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Advancing On Play 2-1
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 4-5
End of the 12th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-5
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Play Result 4-5
Gattis walked, Springer scored, Correa to third, McCann to second.
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Advancing On Force 4-5
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Advancing On Force 4-5
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Advancing On Force 4-5
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Ball 4-4
Pitch 6: ball 4
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 4-4
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Ball 4-4
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 4-4
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 4-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-4
Gattis batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-4
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Play Result 4-4
McCann walked.
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Ball 4-4
Pitch 10: ball 4
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Strike Swinging 4-4
Pitch 5: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 4-4
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Ball 4-4
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Play Result 4-4
Correa to second on fielder's indifference.
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Fielders Indifference 4-4
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Ball 4-4
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 4-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-4
McCann batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-4
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Play Result 4-4
Correa grounded into fielder's choice to third, Altuve out at second, Springer to third.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 4-4
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 4-4
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Batters Fielders Choice - Runner Out 4-4
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Swinging 4-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (swinging)
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Ball 4-4
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-4
Correa batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-4
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Play Result 4-4
Altuve intentionally walked.
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-4
Altuve batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-4
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Head to Head
KC wins series 2-1
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 SpringerRF4
Alex Bregman3B3
Jose Altuve2B27
Carlos CorreaSS1
Brian McCannC16
Evan GattisDH11
Josh ReddickRF22
Marwin GonzalezLF14
Norichika AokiLF11
Substitutes
Yuli Gurriel1B10
Carlos Ivan BeltranPH15
Jake MarisnickCF94
KC
Alex GordonLF4
Mike Moustakas3B18
Lorenzo CainCF6
Eric Hosmer1B51
Salvador PerezC13
Brandon MossDH37
Paulo OrlandoRF16
Alcides EscobarSS3
Adalberto Mondesi2B43
Substitutes
Cheslor Cuthbert2B57
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