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

Published 6:58 am Thursday, August 29, 2024

When the Houston Astros host the Kansas City Royals on Thursday, August 29 at Minute Maid Park, it will mark the start of a four-game series between the clubs. The first pitch will be thrown 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

  • In night games, the Astros are 47-39. In day games, they are 24-23.
  • So far this season, Houston is 14-23 in one-run games.
  • The Astros are 17-20 versus left-handers, and 54-42 versus right-handers.
  • This season the Astros’ record when moneyline favorites is 53-42.
  • Houston has gone 18-20 when moneyline underdogs this season.

Royals Splits

  • The Royals are 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 versus left-handers, and 62-44 against righties.
  • As moneyline favorites, the Royals have gone 42-22.
  • This season Kansas City’s record when moneyline underdogs is 31-35.

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Astros Hitting Insights – Last 10 Games

  • The Astros have hit 14 home runs over the last 10 games.
  • Over Houston’s last 10 games, it is slugging .432 with 27 extra-base hits.
  • The team is batting .272 with 94 total base hits.
  • Over the last 10 games, Houston has scored a total of 42 runs.
  • The Astros have a .324 OBP with 2.4 walks drawn per game over their last 10 outings.
  • Houston has racked up 74 strikeouts at the plate over its last 10 games.

Royals Hitting Insights – Last 10 Games

  • The Royals have hit 16 home runs over the past 10 games.
  • During the last 10 games, Kansas City is slugging .488 with 4.1 extra-base hits per contest.
  • Over the past 10 contests the Royals are batting .277 and averaging 9.6 hits per game.
  • Kansas City has scored a total of 49 runs over its last 10 games (4.9 per contest).
  • During 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 during the last 10 games.

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