After scoring at least six runs in every game of the series and in a season-high four straight games, the Royals run-scoring was stifled today in a 3-2 loss to Houston. Kansas City managed a respectable eight hits on the afternoon but left 19 runners on base.
The Royals got to Justin Verlander early. Emmanuel Rivera led off the 2nd with a single and moved to third on a Edward Olivares single, who also moved up to 2nd. The rally slowed thanks to a Kyle Isbel strikeout and Martin Maldonado catching Rivera napping on a pick off throw to third.