Royals rally from early deficit but fall short against Astros
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 3:35 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
The Kansas City Royals faced the Houston Astros on June 12, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals initially trailed 9-0 in the first inning but closed the gap to 10-8 by the eighth inning. Yordan Alvarez led the Astros with two home runs, while the Royals' comeback featured key hits from Carter Jensen, Bobby Witt Jr., and Michael Massey. The next game in the series is set for June 13, featuring pitchers Mike Burrows and Noah Cameron.
- •Royals trailed 9-0 before responding with eight runs.
- •Yordan Alvarez hit two home runs for the Astros.
- •Michael Massey contributed with an important double.
- •Royals scored three runs in the eighth inning.
- •Next matchup scheduled for June 13 at 6:10 p.m. Central.
- 3:35 AMYahoo Sports — Royals rally falls short as they lose series opener to Astros
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