Astros Take Advantage of Errors in 4-Run Eighth to Beat Royals 6-3
A Rare Royals Mistake
In a rare showing of defensive miscues, the Royals committed two errors in the eighth inning, allowing the Astros to score four runs and take a 6-3 lead. The Astros held on for the win, snapping a three-game losing streak.
A Costly Error
With two outs and runners on first and second, Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. fielded a ground ball hit by Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez. Witt's throw to first was wide, allowing Alvarez to reach safely and load the bases.
The next batter, Mauricio Dubon, hit a ground ball to Royals third baseman Emmanuel Rivera. Rivera's throw to first was also wide, allowing two runs to score and giving the Astros a 4-3 lead.
Astros Capitalize
The Astros took advantage of the Royals' mistakes, scoring four runs in the inning to take a commanding lead. The Royals were unable to recover, and the Astros held on for the 6-3 victory.
The win gives the Astros a 5-3 record on their current road trip. They will face the Royals again on Wednesday in the series finale.
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