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Astros face Royals in first game of three-game series

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 11:30 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Astros face Royals in first game of three-game series

Summary

The Houston Astros (31-39) meet the Kansas City Royals (28-41) tonight at Kauffman Stadium. Tatsuya Imai (3-3, 5.24 ERA) starts for the Astros, while the Royals send Luinder Avila (1-2, 4.02 ERA) to the mound. The Astros, coming off a 1-2 series against the Angels, are looking to improve their road record. This is the first matchup of the season between the teams.

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By the Numbers

•Astros are on a six-game road trip after facing the Angels.
•Astros bullpen has a 2.53 ERA since May 15.
•Yordan Alvarez leads the league in offensive categories.
•Isaac Paredes is close to his 100th career double.

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11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Astros vs. Royals Game Discussion: 6/12/2026

What they're saying

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TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (31-39) continue a six-game road trip with the first game of a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals (28-41) tonight at Kauffman Stadium. RHP Tatsuya Imai (3-3, 5.24 ERA) will be on the mound for the Astros, opposite RHP Luinder Avila (1-2, 4.02 ERA) and the Royals. ABOUT IMAI: […]
— Yahoo Sports

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