Astros Take Advantage of Errors, Beat Royals 6-3

Late-Inning Errors Prove Costly for Kansas City

Houston Astros Capitalize on Miscues to Secure Victory

The Houston Astros rallied late to defeat the Kansas City Royals 6-3 on Wednesday night, capitalizing on two costly errors in the eighth inning.

With the game tied 3-3, the Astros loaded the bases with one out. A throwing error by Royals shortstop Nicky Lopez allowed two runs to score, giving Houston a 5-3 lead.

Chas McCormick followed with an RBI single to extend the lead to 6-3. The Astros bullpen held on in the ninth to secure the victory.

Astros Offense Comes Alive in Eighth

The Astros offense struggled for much of the game, managing just three hits through the first seven innings. However, they erupted for four runs in the eighth to take the lead.

• Aledmys Diaz led off the inning with a double.
• Jose Altuve followed with a walk.
• Yordan Alvarez loaded the bases with a single.

Lopez then committed a throwing error, allowing two runs to score. McCormick capped the rally with an RBI single.

Royals Errors Prove Costly

The Royals committed three errors in the game, including two in the eighth inning that proved costly.

• Lopez's throwing error in the eighth allowed two runs to score.
• Emmanuel Rivera committed an error in the first inning that allowed the Astros to take an early 1-0 lead.

The Royals have now committed 15 errors this season, tied for the most in Major League Baseball.

Astros Bullpen Holds Strong

The Astros bullpen was solid in relief of starter Lance McCullers Jr., who allowed three runs on seven hits over six innings.

• Ryne Stanek pitched a scoreless seventh inning.
• Rafael Montero earned the win with a scoreless eighth inning.
• Hector Neris recorded the save with a perfect ninth inning.

The Astros' bullpen has now allowed just one run in their last 17 innings.

Next Up

The Astros will face the Royals again on Thursday night at Minute Maid Park.

Framber Valdez will start for the Astros, while Brad Keller will take the mound for the Royals.