Kansas City Royals at Houston Astros Game Summary
A quick matchup view with teams, score status, first pitch time and local-time conversion.
Linescore
Runs by inning with final runs, hits and errors.
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| HOU | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | - | 6 | 11 | 0 |
W: Bryan King
L: Seth Lugo
Show inning-by-inning hits, errors and runners left on base
| Inning | KC R | H | E | Left On Base | HOU R | H | E | Left On Base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2nd | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 3rd | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 4th | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 5th | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 6th | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 7th | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8th | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 9th | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kansas City Royals vs Houston Astros Game Highlights
Saved YouTube results followed by official MLB recaps, condensed games and key plays.
Official MLB Condensed Game: KC@HOU - 9/17/26 00:10:01
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Yordan Alvarez's solo home run (40) 00:00:31
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Jeremy Peña's leadoff home run (20) 00:00:33
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Daulton Varsho's solo home run (12) 00:00:30
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Taylor Trammell's solo home run (8) 00:00:29
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB LaMonte Wade Jr.'s solo home run (4) 00:00:25
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Carter Jensen's RBI single 00:00:12
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Jeremy Peña's RBI single 00:00:19
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Josh Hader finishes Astros' 6-2 win 00:00:10
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Carter Jensen scores on fielder's choice 00:00:15
Watch on MLB.com →Game Info: Date, Time and Venue
DateSeptember 17, 2026
Time7:15 PM ET
VenueDaikin Park
Game TypeRegular Season
SeriesRegular Season · Game 3 of 3
Day/Nightnight
Attendance34,853
Game Duration2h 24m
First Pitch2026-09-17T23:15:00.000Z
Game Data RefreshedSep 21, 2026
Kansas City Royals vs Houston Astros Probable Pitchers
KCSeth Lugo
Stats7-9 · ERA 5.06 · 131 SO · WHIP 1.46 · 169.0 IP
HOUMiguel Ullola
Stats0-0 · ERA 3.38 · 10 SO · WHIP 0.84 · 10.2 IP
TV Channel and Streaming
FOX/ FOX ONE
TV · EN · home · National · Streaming
96.5 The Fan
FM · EN · away · Streaming
KBME 790 AM/94.5 FM HD-2
AM · EN · home · Streaming
KLTN-TUDN 102.9 FM
AM · ES · home · Streaming
Royals Radio Network
AM · EN · away
Scoring Plays
Every run-scoring play in game order.
Top 1 · Grounded Into DP1-0
Maikel Garcia grounds into a double play, second baseman Jose Altuve to first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. Carter Jensen scores. Bobby Witt Jr. to 3rd. Jac Caglianone out at 2nd. Maikel Garcia out at 1st.
Bottom 1 · Home Run1-1
Jeremy Peña homers (20) on a fly ball to left field.
Bottom 2 · Home Run1-2
Daulton Varsho homers (12) on a fly ball to right center field.
Bottom 5 · Home Run1-3
LaMonte Wade Jr. homers (4) on a fly ball to right field.
Bottom 5 · Home Run1-4
Yordan Alvarez homers (40) on a fly ball to right field.
Bottom 6 · Single1-5
Jeremy Peña singles on a ground ball to third baseman Maikel Garcia. Taylor Trammell scores. LaMonte Wade Jr. to 3rd.
Top 8 · Single2-5
Carter Jensen singles on a ground ball to right fielder Cam Smith, deflected by first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. John Rave scores.
Bottom 8 · Home Run2-6
Taylor Trammell homers (8) on a fly ball to right field.
Kansas City Royals Box Score
| Order | Batters | POS | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | Stolen Bases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carter Jensen#22 | C | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Bobby Witt Jr.#7 | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 3 | Jac Caglianone#14 | DH | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | Nick Loftin#12 | PH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Maikel Garcia#11 | 3B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Michael Massey#19 | 2B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 6 | Salvador Perez#13 | 1B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | John Rave#16 | RF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | Kyle Isbel#28 | CF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 9 | Isaac Collins#1 | LF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR | Pitches / Strikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alex Lange#56 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23 / 14 |
Connor Thomas#50 | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21 / 12 |
Jose Cuas#74 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 / 9 |
Seth Lugo#67 | 5.0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 76 / 53 |
Houston Astros Box Score
| Order | Batters | POS | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | Stolen Bases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeremy Peña#3 | SS | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2 | Yordan Alvarez#44 | DH | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Isaac Paredes#15 | 3B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Jose Altuve#27 | 2B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | Nick Allen#20 | 2B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Yainer Diaz#21 | C | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Daulton Varsho#18 | CF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 7 | Taylor Trammell#26 | LF | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | Cam Smith#11 | RF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 9 | LaMonte Wade Jr.#31 | 1B | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR | Pitches / Strikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bryan Abreu#52 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 / 3 |
Bryan King#74 | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 / 12 |
Ethan Pecko#70 | 5.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 71 / 49 |
Josh Hader#71 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 / 11 |
Miguel Ullola#66 | 0.2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 / 2 |
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More MLB Games on September 17, 2026
Other games loaded for the same date, with TV listings, probable pitchers and game details.
| Date / Time | Matchup | Status | TV / Streaming | Probable Pitchers | Venue | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Thu, Sep 17
12:35 PM ET
|
Final |
Brewers.TV Presented by Potawatomi SportsbookSportsNet Pittsburgh
|
MIL: Kyle Harrison
10-5 · ERA 4.23 · 136 SO · WHIP 1.36 · 112.2 IP
PIT: Wilber Dotel
1-5 · ERA 4.58 · 39 SO · WHIP 1.35 · 39.1 IP
|
PNC Park |
||
|
Thu, Sep 17
12:40 PM ET
|
Final |
Reds.TVSportsNet LA
|
LAD: Justin Wrobleski
11-5 · ERA 3.70 · 114 SO · WHIP 1.13 · 136.1 IP
CIN: Brady Singer
6-15 · ERA 5.67 · 125 SO · WHIP 1.56 · 154.0 IP
|
Great American Ball Park |
||
|
Thu, Sep 17
1:10 PM ET
|
1-10
|
Final |
NBCSCARays.TV
|
ATH: Jeffrey Springs
4-14 · ERA 6.18 · 109 SO · WHIP 1.47 · 138.1 IP
TB: Drew Rasmussen
15-5 · ERA 2.72 · 163 SO · WHIP 0.93 · 165.1 IP
|
Tropicana Field |
|
|
Thu, Sep 17
3:10 PM ET
|
9-2
|
Final |
Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego HealthRockies.TV
|
SD: Michael King
12-9 · ERA 3.03 · 154 SO · WHIP 1.16 · 181.0 IP
COL: Tanner Gordon
1-5 · ERA 6.01 · 84 SO · WHIP 1.55 · 100.1 IP
|
Coors Field |
|
|
Thu, Sep 17
7:15 PM ET
|
Final |
FOX/ FOX ONE
|
PHI: Aaron Nola
7-10 · ERA 4.49 · 169 SO · WHIP 1.35 · 168.1 IP
NYM: Nolan McLean
11-10 · ERA 3.18 · 189 SO · WHIP 1.19 · 172.2 IP
|
Citi Field |
||
|
Thu, Sep 17
7:15 PM ET
|
2-6
|
Final |
FOX/ FOX ONE
|
KC: Seth Lugo
7-9 · ERA 5.06 · 131 SO · WHIP 1.46 · 169.0 IP
HOU: Miguel Ullola
0-0 · ERA 3.38 · 10 SO · WHIP 0.84 · 10.2 IP
|
Daikin Park |
|
|
Thu, Sep 17
7:40 PM ET
|
1-3
|
Final |
Chicago Sports NetworkDetroit SportsNet
|
DET: Framber Valdez
10-11 · ERA 4.06 · 129 SO · WHIP 1.36 · 168.2 IP
CWS: Erick Fedde
8-9 · ERA 3.90 · 97 SO · WHIP 1.34 · 138.1 IP
|
Rate Field |
|
|
Thu, Sep 17
8:05 PM ET
|
4-3
|
Final |
NESNRangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive
|
BOS: Sonny Gray
17-5 · ERA 2.82 · 146 SO · WHIP 1.16 · 163.0 IP
TEX: Tyler Alexander
5-2 · ERA 3.69 · 58 SO · WHIP 1.30 · 68.1 IP
|
Globe Life Field |
|
|
Thu, Sep 17
9:38 PM ET
|
Final |
ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort CasinoTwins.TV Presented by Progressive
|
MIN: Taj Bradley
11-6 · ERA 3.81 · 199 SO · WHIP 1.23 · 172.1 IP
LAA: Walbert Ureña
9-10 · ERA 2.74 · 140 SO · WHIP 1.21 · 144.1 IP
|
Angel Stadium |
Kansas City Royals at Houston Astros FAQ
Common questions for this MLB matchup.
What time is Kansas City Royals at Houston Astros?
The listed start time is 7:15 PM ET. Times are shown in Eastern Time.
What channel is Kansas City Royals at Houston Astros on?
The current TV listing is FOX/ FOX ONE. Broadcast and streaming availability can vary by market.
Who are the probable pitchers?
The listed probable pitchers are Seth Lugo and Miguel Ullola. Probable starters can change before first pitch.
Where is the game being played?
The listed venue is Daikin Park.