HOUSTON -- Yuli Gurriel kickstarted the Astros' eight-run second inning Sunday by ripping a double to left field. It's how he ended it that had Minute Maid Park rocking.
Gurriel blasted his second career grand slam to cap the outburst and send the Astros to their 14th win in 16 games with an 11-3 win over the Royals in the series finale. The Astros stretched their American League West lead to 4 1/2 games over Seattle, which lost to the Red Sox.
The Astros sent 11 batters to the plate in the second against Royals starter Jason Hammel.