Correa's RBI single in 12th gives Astros 4-3 win over Royals
Carlos Correa hit a game-ending RBI single in the 12th inning, lifting the Houston Astros to a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night.
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Kansas City Royals
3
Houston Astros
4
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | P10 | P11 | P12 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| HOU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
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| 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 3-4
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Play Result 3-4
Correa singled to deep right center, Springer scored, Bregman to third, Altuve to second.
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Advancing On Force 3-4
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 5: strike 2 (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 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 7: foul
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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 4: strike 2 (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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End Batter/Pitcher 3-3
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Play Result 3-3
Gattis hit sacrifice fly to left, Marisnick scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-3
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 4: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 5: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
Gurriel homered to left (348 feet).
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-1
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Play Result 3-1
Correa hit sacrifice fly to right, Altuve scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-1
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-0
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Play Result 3-0
Dozier homered to right (362 feet), Pérez and Gordon scored.
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End Inning 3-4
End of the 12th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-4
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Play Result 3-4
Correa singled to deep right center, Springer scored, Bregman to third, Altuve to second.
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Advancing On Force 3-4
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Advancing On Force 3-4
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Advancing On Force 3-4
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Single 3-3
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 3-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-3
Correa batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-3
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Play Result 3-3
Altuve intentionally walked.
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-3
Altuve batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-3
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Play Result 3-3
Bregman singled to right, Springer to second, Springer to third, Bregman to second on error by second baseman Goins.
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Error 3-3
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Error 3-3
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Advancing On Force 3-3
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Single 3-3
Pitch 4: in play
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Strike Looking 3-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 3-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-3
Bregman batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-3
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Play Result 3-3
Springer walked.
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Ball 3-3
Pitch 5: ball 4
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Strike Looking 3-3
Pitch 4: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 3-3
Pitch 3: ball 3
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Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 3-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-3
Springer batting
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Play Result 3-3
Grimm relieved Smith.
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Start Inning 3-3
Bottom of the 12th inning
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Lineup Change 3-3
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Lineup Change 3-3
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End Inning 3-3
Middle of the 12th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-3
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Play Result 3-3
Gordon struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 3-3
Pitch 5: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Head to Head
HOU 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
Yuli Gurriel1B10
Josh ReddickLF22
Evan GattisDH11
Marwin Gonzalez1B14
Brian McCannC16
Substitutes
Jake MarisnickCF94
KC
Whit MerrifieldCF15
Rosell HerreraRF12
Mike Moustakas3B18
Salvador PerezC13
Lucas DudaDH9
Alex GordonLF4
Hunter Dozier1B17
Alcides EscobarSS3
Ryan Goins2B25
Substitutes
Adalberto MondesiDH43
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