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The Houston Astros<\/a> (33\u201339) and the Kansas City Royals<\/a> (28\u201343) wrap up their three-game series today at Kauffman Stadium.<\/p>\n The Astros look to complete the series sweep after following Friday\u2019s 10\u20138 win with an 8\u20137 victory in another high-scoring game on Saturday.<\/p>\n Kansas City got out to an early 3\u20130 lead on RBI singles by Michael Massey and Vinnie Pasquantino, and a passed ball by Astros catcher Christian Vazquez.<\/p>\n Houston then cut the deficit on Christian Walker\u2019s<\/a> 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 \u2014 one by Brice Matthews in the fifth and another by Jake Meyers in the sixth.<\/p>\n The Royals regained the lead on a bases-clearing double by Carter Jensen. Jose Altuve <\/a>went deep in the eighth to tie the game at 7\u20137, and then the Astros pulled ahead for good on a groundout by Walker.<\/p>\n Yordan Alvarez <\/a>went 3-for-5, while Altuve was one of three Houston players who finished with two hits.<\/p>\n The Royals received three hits from Bobby Witt Jr<\/a>., who recorded the 800th hit of his career.<\/p>\n This afternoon, Spencer Arrighetti<\/a> (7\u20131, 2.21 ERA) gets the start for the Astros, while Stephen Kolek<\/a> (3\u20131, 3.14 ERA) takes the mound for the Royals<\/p>\n After posting a 0.93 ERA over five starts in May, Arrighetti hasn\u2019t been as sharp in June, with a 6.30 ERA over two starts this month.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Saturday\u2019s game showed how dangerous Houston\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n Final Score Prediction: <\/strong>Houston Astros 5, Kansas City Royals 3<\/p>\n Jeremy Pe\u00f1a, SS<\/p>\n Yordan Alvarez, DH<\/p>\n Christian Walker, 1B<\/p>\n Joey Loperfido, LF<\/p>\n Cam Smith, RF<\/p>\n Jake Meyers, CF<\/p>\n Brice Matthews, 2B<\/p>\n Raynel Delgado, 3B<\/p>\n Collin Price, C<\/p>\n Starting Pitcher:<\/strong> Spencer Arrighetti (RHP) \u2014 7\u20131, 2.21 ERA<\/p>\n Carter Jensen, DH<\/p>\n Bobby Witt Jr., SS<\/p>\n Jac Caglianone, 1B<\/p>\n Maikel Garcia, 3B<\/p>\n Michael Massey, 2B<\/p>\n Salvador Perez, C<\/p>\n Kameron Misner, CF<\/p>\n Lane Thomas, RF<\/p>\n Isaac Collins, LF<\/p>\n Starting Pitcher:<\/strong> Stephen Kolek (RHP) \u2014 3\u20131, 3.14 ERA<\/p>\n First pitch for today\u2019s Astros-Royals game is set for 2:10 PM Eastern at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. \u00a0<\/p>\n The game airs live locally on Space City Home Network and Royals.TV, and streams nationally on MLB.TV for out-of-market viewers. \u00a0<\/p>\nPrediction<\/h2>\n
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