Houston Astros Win Thanks to Errors by Kansas City Royals
Royals Errors Lead to Astros Victory
The Houston Astros defeated the Kansas City Royals 6-3 on Wednesday night, thanks in part to two errors by the Royals in the eighth inning.
Key Moments in the Game
- Astros trailed 3-2 entering the eighth inning.
- Royals pitcher Amir Garrett walked the bases loaded with one out.
- Royals catcher Salvador Perez threw the ball into center field on a pickoff attempt, allowing two runs to score.
- Right fielder Hunter Dozier then misplayed a single by Chas McCormick, allowing two more runs to score.
- Astros held on to win 6-3.
The Astros' victory snapped a two-game losing streak and improved their record to 24-18. The Royals dropped to 15-29 with the loss.
Astros' Offense Comes Alive in Eighth Inning
The Astros offense had been held in check by Royals starter Brad Keller through the first seven innings. Keller allowed just two runs on four hits and two walks.
But the Astros bats came alive in the eighth inning against Garrett. Garrett walked the first three batters of the inning to load the bases with no outs.
Perez then made a costly error on a pickoff attempt at second base. His throw sailed into center field, allowing two runs to score.
Dozier followed with another error, misplaying a single by McCormick. Two more runs scored on the play, giving the Astros a 6-3 lead.
Bullpen Shuts Down Royals
The Astros' bullpen held the Royals scoreless over the final 1 1/3 innings to secure the victory.
Bryan Abreu got the final two outs of the eighth inning, and Rafael Montero pitched a perfect ninth to earn his fourth save of the season.
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