Brantley, Peacock help Astros blank Royals
Michael Brantley homered twice, Brad Peacock pitched seven innings and Josh James completed the three-hitter in Houston's 9-0 win over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Kansas City Royals
0
Houston Astros
9
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HOU | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
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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 0-9
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-9
Pitch 9 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-9
Pitch 8 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-9
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-9
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-9
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-9
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-9
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-9
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-9
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-9
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-9
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-9
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-9
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Out 0-9
Pitch 3 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 0-9
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-9
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-9
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-9
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-9
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-9
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Play Result 0-9
Springer hit sacrifice fly to center, Gurriel scored.
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Sacrifice Fly 0-9
Pitch 1 : Ball In Play
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-8
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Play Result 0-8
Stassi grounded into fielder's choice to third, Reddick scored, Díaz out at second, Gurriel to third.
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Batters Fielders Choice - Runner Out 0-8
Pitch 2 : Ball In Play
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Strike Swinging 0-7
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Swinging
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Out 0-7
Pitch 2 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Out 0-7
Pitch 4 : Ball In Play
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-7
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Play Result 0-7
Brantley homered to right (361 feet).
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Home Run 0-7
Pitch 4 : Ball In Play
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Ball 0-6
Pitch 3 : Ball 2
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Strike Looking 0-6
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Looking
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Ball 0-6
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-6
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Play Result 0-6
Díaz hit sacrifice fly to center, Reddick scored.
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Sacrifice Fly 0-6
Pitch 2 : Ball In Play
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Ball 0-5
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 7 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-5
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Play Result 0-5
Correa homered to center (425 feet).
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Home Run 0-5
Pitch 5 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Strike Swinging 0-4
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Swinging
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Ball 0-4
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-4
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Play Result 0-4
Brantley homered to right (387 feet), Altuve scored.
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Home Run 0-4
Pitch 3 : Ball In Play
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End Inning 0-9
Middle of the 9th inning
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-9
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Play Result 0-9
Gore struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 0-9
Pitch 5 : Strike 3 Swinging
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Foul Ball 0-9
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Ball 0-9
Pitch 3 : Ball 2
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Ball 0-9
Pitch 2 : Ball 1
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Strike Looking 0-9
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-9
Josh James pitches to Terrance Gore
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-9
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Play Result 0-9
Gallagher struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 0-9
Pitch 10 : Strike 3 Looking
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Foul Ball 0-9
Pitch 9 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-9
Pitch 8 : Strike 2 Foul
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Ball 0-9
Pitch 7 : Ball 3
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Foul Ball 0-9
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-9
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Strike Looking 0-9
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Looking
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Ball 0-9
Pitch 3 : Ball 2
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Play Result 0-9
Owings to second on wild pitch by James.
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Wild Pitch 0-9
Owings to second on wild pitch by James.
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Ball 0-9
Pitch 2 : Ball 1
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Strike Looking 0-9
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-9
Josh James pitches to Cam Gallagher
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-9
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Play Result 0-9
Owings hit by pitch.
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Hit By Pitch 0-9
Pitch 3 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 0-9
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Ball 0-9
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-9
Josh James pitches to Chris Owings
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-9
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Play Result 0-9
O'Hearn struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 0-9
Pitch 4 : Strike 3 Swinging
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Strike Looking 0-9
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Looking
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Foul Ball 0-9
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Ball 0-9
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-9
Josh James pitches to Ryan O'Hearn
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Start Inning 0-9
Top of the 9th inning
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End Inning 0-9
End of the 8th inning
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-9
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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 SpringerCF4
Jose Altuve2B27
Alex BregmanSS3
Michael BrantleyDH23
Carlos CorreaSS1
Josh ReddickRF22
Yuli Gurriel3B10
Aledmys DiazSS12
Max StassiC34
Substitutes
Jake MarisnickCF94
Tony KempLF12
Tyler White1B16
KC
Whit Merrifield2B15
Adalberto MondesiSS43
Hunter Dozier3B17
Jorge SolerDH12
Ryan O'Hearn1B29
Chris OwingsRF12
Martin MaldonadoC15
Terrance GoreLF4
Billy HamiltonCF0
Substitutes
Cam GallagherC67
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