Astros vs. Royals Series Preview: TV Channel, Live Streams, Starting Pitchers and Game Info – August 29 – September 1

Published 6:42 am Thursday, August 29, 2024

When the Houston Astros host the Kansas City Royals on Thursday, August 29 at Minute Maid Park, it will mark the start of a four-game series between the clubs. The first pitch will be thrown at 8:10 PM ET.

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Astros vs. Royals Series How to Watch Info

Thursday at 8:10 PM ET

Friday at 8:10 PM ET

Saturday at 7:10 PM ET

Sunday at 2:10 PM ET

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Astros Splits

  • The Astros are 24-23 in day games, and 47-39 at night.
  • In terms of one-run games, Houston is 14-23.
  • Against right-handers, the Astros have gone 54-42, and versus lefties they are 17-20.
  • The Astros have gone 53-42 when they are moneyline favorites.
  • Houston has gone 18-20 when moneyline underdogs.

Royals Splits

  • The Royals are 26-22 in day games, and 49-37 in night games.
  • In terms of one-run games, Kansas City is 16-15.
  • The Royals’ record versus right-handers is 62-44. They are 13-15 versus southpaws.
  • The Royals’ record as moneyline favorites is 42-22.
  • When moneyline underdogs, Kansas City has gone 31-35 in 2024.

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Astros Hitting Insights – Last 10 Games

  • The Astros have 14 homers over their last 10 games.
  • Houston is slugging .432 with 27 extra-base hits over its last 10 games.
  • The team is batting .272 with 94 total base hits.
  • Over the last 10 games, Houston has scored a total of 42 runs.
  • The Astros have drawn 2.4 walks per contest and have posted an OBP of .324 over the last 10 games.
  • Over the last 10 games, Houston has struck out 7.4 times per game.

Royals Hitting Insights – Last 10 Games

  • The Royals have hit 16 home runs over the past 10 games.
  • During the past 10 games, Kansas City has 41 extra-base hits (4.1 per game) while slugging .488.
  • Over the past 10 contests the Royals are averaging 9.6 hits per game and batting .277.
  • Kansas City is averaging 4.9 runs per game over its past 10 contests.
  • During the past 10 games, the Royals have a .332 on-base percentage while drawing 2.7 walks per contest.
  • Hitters for Kansas City are collectively averaging 6.8 strikeouts and 5.1 at-bats per strikeout during the last 10 games.

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