Kansas City Royals @ Houston Astros

Kansas City RoyalsRoyalsKC

67-86, 28-50 Away

Final

Houston AstrosAstrosHOU

77-76, 39-39 Home

Royals
2
Astros
4

Game 1

16/9

Royals
5
Astros
2

Game 2

17/9

Royals
2
Astros
6

Game 3

18/9

Daikin Park

9:15 AM, 18 September 2026

Houston, Texas

Attendance: 34,853

Game Time:2:24

Umpires:
Home Plate Umpire - Jordan Baker
First Base Umpire - Junior Valentine
Second Base Umpire - Rob Drake
Third Base Umpire - Stu Scheurwater

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Chicago	78	75	.510	-	W1
Cleveland	78	75	.510	-	W2
Detroit	72	81	.471	6	L2
Minnesota	71	82	.464	7	L1
Kansas City	67	86	.438	11	L1

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Houston	77	76	.503	-	W1
Texas	76	77	.497	1	L1
Seattle	71	82	.464	6	W1
Athletics	61	92	.399	16	L3
Los Angeles	59	94	.386	18	W1

Astros SS Carlos Correa's comeback halted after surgery

Houston veteran shortstop Carlos Correa's attempt to return this year from ankle surgery ended when his doctor said it could put the 31-year-old Astros infielder in jeopardy of not being ready for the start of next season.

Dodgers closer Diaz returns from IL, available for Giants series opener

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz has returned from a monthlong absence due to a neck injury, making him available for Friday's series opener against San Francisco.

Jared Young to miss rest of Mets' season with concussion

New York Mets first baseman Jared Young, 31, who was at home resting and recovering Friday, will miss the rest of the season because of a concussion sustained when he collided with pitcher Nolan McLean while trying to field a ground ball Thursday night.

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