The Royals’ season series with the Astros got off to a rough start. Joe Blanton started the opener in Houston and surrendered five runs in 2 2/3 innings as the Royals fell 6-1. The Astros went on to become the second team to sweep the Royals during the season.
Kansas City won two of three in the rematch, highlighted by a July 26 triumph when Yordano Ventura outdueled Dallas Keuchel in a 5-1 victory.
u25aa Season series: Astros 4-2
u25aa At Kansas City: Royals 2-1
u25aa At Houston: Astros 3-0