A series opener between the Kansas City Royals (75-59) and Houston Astros (71-62) is scheduled for Thursday at 8:10 p.m. ET, at Minute Maid Park.
The Royals are an underdog away (+129) at the Astros (-154). The starting pitchers are Hunter Brown (11-7) for the Houston Astros, and Brady Singer (9-9) for the Kansas City Royals.
The Astros won 10-0 over the Phillies yesterday in their last game. Spencer Arrighetti was named the winning pitcher after throwing 7 2/3 innings without giving up an earned run on two hits, while striking out 11, while Yordan Alvarez went 4-for-4 with three home runs and four RBI to lead them offensively.