Stephen Kolek and Maikel Garcia lead Royals past Astros 4-0
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 8:36 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
The Kansas City Royals defeated the Houston Astros 4-0 on Sunday at Kauffman Stadium, ending a four-game losing streak. Stephen Kolek pitched nearly eight innings, scattering five hits while striking out four batters. Maikel Garcia contributed significantly, driving in three runs, including a two-run double during a three-run third inning. The Astros' Spencer Arrighetti allowed four runs over six innings, matching his season high. The Royals next face the Washington Nationals, while the Astros prepare to play the Detroit Tigers.
- •Stephen Kolek pitched into the eighth inning, allowing five hits.
- •Maikel Garcia drove in three runs with three hits.
- •Royals ended a four-game losing streak.
- •Next, Royals face the Nationals; Astros play the Tigers.
- 8:36 PMYahoo Sports — Stephen Kolek shines on the mound, Maikel Garcia drives in three as the Royals beat the Astros 4-0
"Stephen Kolek scattered five hits while pitching into the eighth inning, Maikel Garcia had three hits and three RBIs, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Houston Astros 4-0 in their series finale Sunday to snap a four-game losing streak. Kolek (4-1) struck out four and walked one.
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