Houston Astros vs. Kansas City Royals - September 16, 2026

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5

FinalSep 16

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Recap

Box Score

Plays

Social

Odds

Standings

Scoring Summary

Teams

Royals logo, Royals 67-85, 1 0, 2 0, 3 0, 4 2, 5 0, 6 0, 7 0, 8 3, 9 0, R 5, H 8, E 0

Royals(67-85)

Astros logo, Astros 76-76, 1 0, 2 0, 3 0, 4 0, 5 0, 6 0, 7 0, 8 1, 9 1, R 2, H 8, E 1

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Pitching

WinnerD. Lynch (6-5)

LoserC. Javier (2-6)

Scoring

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Top 8Carter Jensen doubles to right field, advances to 3rd. Isaac Collins scores. Josh Rojas scores. Throwing error by Jorge Barrosa.

Top 8Michael Massey homers to right field.

Top 4John Rave homers to right field. Michael Massey scores.

Live Odds	Spread	O/U	Moneyline
KC Royals	+1.5 -152	O 8.5 -124	+136
Houston Astros	-1.5 +126	U 8.5 +102	-162

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