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Astros score 9 runs in first inning, hold on for 10-8 win over Royals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 4:20 AM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Astros score 9 runs in first inning, hold on for 10-8 win over Royals

Summary

The Houston Astros defeated the Kansas City Royals 10-8 on June 12 at Kauffman Stadium. The Astros launched an explosive first inning, scoring 9 runs, highlighted by a grand slam from Yordan Alvarez. Royals starter Luinder Avila was replaced after 49 pitches, marking a difficult outing. The Astros' bullpen held off a late charge from the Royals, who rallied with 3 runs in the eighth. Houston's Brice Matthews added an insurance run with a home run in the ninth. The Astros improve their record to 2-2 on the current road trip.

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By the Numbers

•Astros score 9 runs in the first inning
•Yordan Alvarez hits a grand slam and contributes 6 RBIs
•Royals score 3 runs in the eighth inning
•Brice Matthews hits a home run in the ninth for insurance
•Astros move to 2-2 on their road trip

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4:20 AMYahoo Sports — Astros Score 9 in First, Hold On for 10-8 Victory Over Royals

What they're saying

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Only the Houston Astros this season could deliver angst and high drama after posting a whopping 9 runs in the first inning. What should’ve been a contest set on cruise control, quickly became a roller coaster affair, between dueling bullpens. Houston would hang on for a 10-8 win. Royals starter Luinder Avila […]
— Yahoo Sports

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