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

Published 5:38 am Thursday, August 29, 2024

A four-game series between the Houston Astros and the Kansas City Royals at Minute Maid Park is scheduled to start on Thursday, August 29 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’ record at night is 47-39, and they’ve gone 24-23 in matinees.
  • Houston’s record in one-run games in 2024 is 14-23.
  • When facing lefties, the Astros have gone 17-20, and against right-handers they are 54-42.
  • This season the Astros’ record when moneyline favorites is 53-42.
  • In 2024, Houston is 18-20 as moneyline underdogs.

Royals Splits

  • In terms of start times, the Royals have gone 26-22 in day games and 49-37 in night games.
  • In 2024, Kansas City’s record in one-run games is 16-15.
  • The Royals are 13-15 against southpaws, and 62-44 against right-handers.
  • As moneyline favorites, the Royals have gone 42-22.
  • In 2024, Kansas City is 31-35 as moneyline underdogs.

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Astros Hitting Insights – Last 10 Games

  • The Astros have hit 14 home runs over the last 10 games.
  • Houston has a slugging percentage of .432 over its last 10 games, fueled by 27 extra-base hits.
  • The Astros have collected 9.4 hits per game and have a batting average of .272 over their last 10 contests.
  • Over the last 10 games, Houston has scored a total of 42 runs.
  • The Astros have drawn 24 walks and posted a collective .324 OBP over their last 10 games.
  • Houston has averaged 7.4 strikeouts per game over its last 10 outings.

Royals Hitting Insights – Last 10 Games

  • The Royals have hit 16 home runs over the last 10 games.
  • In the past 10 games, Kansas City is slugging .488 with 4.1 extra-base hits per outing.
  • Over the last 10 outings the Royals are averaging 9.6 hits per game and batting .277.
  • Kansas City has put up a total of 49 runs over its last 10 games (4.9 per contest).
  • Over the last 10 games, the Royals have drawn 27 walks (2.7 per game) with an on-base percentage of .332.
  • Batters for Kansas City are collectively averaging 6.8 strikeouts and 5.1 at-bats per strikeout over the last 10 games.

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