Gurriel hits grand slam, Astros rout Royals 11-3
Yuli Gurriel hit a grand slam in Houston's eight-run second inning, helping Gerrit Cole and the Astros beat the Kansas City Royals 11-3 on Sunday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Kansas City Royals
3
Houston Astros
11
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| HOU | 0 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
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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 3-11
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-11
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-11
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-11
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Play Result 3-11
Gattis homered to left center (385 feet).
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Foul Ball 3-10
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-10
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-10
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-10
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Play Result 3-10
Almonte hit sacrifice fly to left, Duda scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-10
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Foul Ball 2-10
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 2-10
Pitch 2: in play
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-10
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Play Result 2-10
Stassi doubled to center, Marisnick scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-10
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Foul Ball 2-9
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-9
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-9
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-9
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Play Result 2-9
Herrera singled to left center, Almonte scored, Butera to second.
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Advancing On Force 2-9
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Foul Ball 1-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 1-9
Pitch 9: in play
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Foul Ball 1-9
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 1-9
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-9
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-9
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-9
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-9
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-9
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-9
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-9
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-9
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-9
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-9
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-9
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-9
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Play Result 1-9
Gurriel doubled to left, Altuve to third, Altuve scored, Gurriel to third on throwing error by left fielder Gordon.
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Error 1-9
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-8
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Play Result 1-8
Duda homered to right (412 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 3-11
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-11
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Play Result 3-11
Gordon struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 3-11
Pitch 8: strike 3 (looking)
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Foul Ball 3-11
Pitch 7: foul
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Ball 3-11
Pitch 6: ball 3
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Ball 3-11
Pitch 5: ball 2
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Ball 3-11
Pitch 4: ball 1
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Foul Ball 3-11
Pitch 3: foul
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Strike Swinging 3-11
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 3-11
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-11
Gordon batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-11
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Play Result 3-11
Herrera grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 3-11
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Swinging 3-11
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-11
Herrera batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-11
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Play Result 3-11
Mondesi popped out to catcher.
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Pop Out 3-11
Pitch 4: in play
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Strike Swinging 3-11
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 3-11
Pitch 2: strike 1 (swinging)
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Ball 3-11
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-11
Mondesi batting
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Play Result 3-11
Giles relieved Sipp.
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Start Inning 3-11
Top of the 9th inning
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End Inning 3-11
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-11
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Play Result 3-11
Gurriel lined out to center.
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Line Out 3-11
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-11
Gurriel batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-11
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Play Result 3-11
White walked.
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Ball 3-11
Pitch 5: ball 4
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Ball 3-11
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Foul Ball 3-11
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 3-11
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 3-11
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-11
White batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-11
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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 BregmanSS3
Jose AltuveDH27
Carlos CorreaSS1
Yuli Gurriel3B10
Josh ReddickLF22
Marwin Gonzalez2B14
Max StassiC34
Tony Kemp2B12
Substitutes
Evan GattisDH11
Tyler White1B16
Jake MarisnickCF94
KC
Rosell HerreraRF12
Alex GordonLF4
Mike Moustakas3B18
Lucas DudaDH9
Hunter Dozier1B17
Alcides EscobarSS3
Abraham AlmonteCF28
Drew ButeraC16
Adalberto MondesiSS43
Substitutes
Ryan Goins2B25
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