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Astros Even Series Against Royals with Paredes' Walk-Off Homer

Isaac Paredes' ninth-inning home run lifted Houston to a 2-1 victory after strong pitching performances from both teams.

Houston Astros starting pitcher Ryan Gusto (67) is pulled from the game in the third inning after loading the bases with a walk against the Kansas City Royals at Daikin Park in Houston on Monday, May 12, 2025.
Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz (21) is congratulated in the dugout after scoring off of a hit by Houston Astros outfielder Jake Meyers (6) at Daikin Park in Houston on Monday, May 12, 2025.
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A young Houston Astros fan gets Houston Astros outfielder Cam Smith (11) autograph after batting practice before they take on Kansas City Royals at Daikin Park in Houston on Monday, May 12, 2025.

Overview

  • Isaac Paredes hit a solo home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to secure Houston's 2-1 win over Kansas City in game two of the series.
  • Astros starter Framber Valdez delivered eight innings of one-run ball, striking out seven and allowing six hits, but did not factor into the decision.
  • Kansas City's Kris Bubic matched Valdez with 6 1/3 innings of one-run pitching, tying a career-high with nine strikeouts before leaving the game.
  • Jeremy Peña's sixth-inning solo home run tied the game for Houston after Kansas City took an early 1-0 lead on Freddy Fermin's RBI single in the fifth inning.
  • The series is now tied 1-1, with the Royals set to start Michael Lorenzen against Astros rookie Colton Gordon in Wednesday's decisive finale.