The Kansas City Royals (6-4) will host the Houston Astros (3-7), Tuesday at 7:40 PM ET, in the opener of a three-game series.
The Royals (+106 underdog moneyline odds to win) play at home against the Astros (-125). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Houston Astros looking to Cristian Javier (1-0), and Cole Ragans (0-1) getting the nod for the Kansas City Royals.
The Astros won their last game against the Rangers on Tuesday by a 3-1 score. Yordan Alvarez went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI to lead them offensively. Ronel Blanco picked up the win on the strength of six innings without giving up an earned run on one hit, while striking out four.