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Astros Snap Royals' Streak with 7-3 Victory in Series Finale

Hunter Brown's dominant pitching and Yordan Álvarez's three-run homer led Houston to avoid a sweep and end Kansas City's six-game win streak.

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Kansas City Royals third base Jonathan India, center, takes a lead off first base during the first inning against the Houston Astros on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Kauffman Stadium.

Overview

  • Houston Astros defeated the Kansas City Royals 7-3 on Sunday, halting the Royals' six-game winning streak and avoiding a series sweep.
  • Astros pitcher Hunter Brown extended his dominance with six innings of one-run ball, striking out nine and earning his fourth win of the season.
  • Yordan Álvarez ended Houston's 26-inning scoreless streak with a 436-foot, three-run homer off Royals starter Kris Bubic in the third inning.
  • Bobby Witt Jr. extended his career-best hitting streak to 19 games with an RBI double, accounting for one of Kansas City's three runs.
  • The Royals finished their homestand with a 5-1 record, bolstered by strong pitching, but now head to Tampa Bay while Houston prepares to host Detroit.