The Royals jumped on the Astros early, but with Edinson Volquez struggling, failed to hold the lead, falling to Houston 6-5.
Astros starter Vincent Velasquez got two quick outs to start the game before Lorenzo Cain tripled to center and Kendrys Morales homered to left-center on back-to-back pitches, giving the Royals an early 2-0 lead.
Royals starter Edinson Volquez got himself into some quick trouble in the bottom half of the inning, giving up back to back singles to lead off the inning.