The Houston Astros (33–39) and the Kansas City Royals (28–43) wrap up their three-game series today at Kauffman Stadium.
The Astros look to complete the series sweep after following Friday’s 10–8 win with an 8–7 victory in another high-scoring game on Saturday.
Kansas City got out to an early 3–0 lead on RBI singles by Michael Massey and Vinnie Pasquantino, and a passed ball by Astros catcher Christian Vazquez.
Houston then cut the deficit on Christian Walker’s 18th homer of the season in the fourth. The Royals responded with a solo shot by Lane Thomas, and then the Astros pounded two homers — one by Brice Matthews in the fifth and another by Jake Meyers in the sixth.
The Royals regained the lead on a bases-clearing double by Carter Jensen. Jose Altuve went deep in the eighth to tie the game at 7–7, and then the Astros pulled ahead for good on a groundout by Walker.
Yordan Alvarez went 3-for-5, while Altuve was one of three Houston players who finished with two hits.
The Royals received three hits from Bobby Witt Jr., who recorded the 800th hit of his career.
This afternoon, Spencer Arrighetti (7–1, 2.21 ERA) gets the start for the Astros, while Stephen Kolek (3–1, 3.14 ERA) takes the mound for the Royals
After posting a 0.93 ERA over five starts in May, Arrighetti hasn’t been as sharp in June, with a 6.30 ERA over two starts this month.
Kolek has a 2.25 ERA over two starts in June, with a string of mainly strong outings since his season debut in early May.
Prediction
Saturday’s game showed how dangerous Houston’s lineup can be when Alvarez, Altuve, and Walker are all producing. The Royals have battled throughout the series, but Arrighetti gives the Astros a significant advantage in the finale.
Final Score Prediction: Houston Astros 5, Kansas City Royals 3
Starting Lineups
Houston Astros
Jeremy Peña, SS
Yordan Alvarez, DH
Christian Walker, 1B
Joey Loperfido, LF
Cam Smith, RF
Jake Meyers, CF
Brice Matthews, 2B
Raynel Delgado, 3B
Collin Price, C
Starting Pitcher: Spencer Arrighetti (RHP) — 7–1, 2.21 ERA
Kansas City Royals
Carter Jensen, DH
Bobby Witt Jr., SS
Jac Caglianone, 1B
Maikel Garcia, 3B
Michael Massey, 2B
Salvador Perez, C
Kameron Misner, CF
Lane Thomas, RF
Isaac Collins, LF
Starting Pitcher: Stephen Kolek (RHP) — 3–1, 3.14 ERA
How to Watch Astros vs. Royals
First pitch for today’s Astros-Royals game is set for 2:10 PM Eastern at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City.
The game airs live locally on Space City Home Network and Royals.TV, and streams nationally on MLB.TV for out-of-market viewers.
If you don’t have access to Space City Home Network, it’s available to local viewers through Fubo’s main packages. You can start with a free trial to test the service — keep it if it works for you, or cancel anytime if it doesn’t fit your needs.
Houston Astros vs. Kansas City Royals
Date: Sunday, June 14, 2026
Time: 2:10 PM Eastern
Venue: Kauffman Stadium
TV: Space City Home Network
Streaming: MLB.TV, Royals.TV
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