How to Watch Astros vs. Royals: TV Channel & Live Stream - August 29
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Aug. 29, 2024 3:23 p.m. ET
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Yordan Alvarez and Bobby Witt Jr. will be among the stars on display when the Houston Astros face the Kansas City Royals on Thursday at 8:10 p.m. ET, at Minute Maid Park.
Here's everything you need to know to watch the Astros vs. Royals game.
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Astros vs. Royals Game Information & How to Watch
- When: Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 8:10 p.m. ET
- Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas
- TV: Watch on SCHN
- Box Score: Fox Sports
Learn more about the Houston Astros vs. the Kansas City Royals on FOX Sports!
Astros vs. Royals Prediction
- Score Prediction: Astros 5, Royals 4
- Total Prediction: Over 8 runs
- Win Probabilities: Astros 53%, Royals 47%
Astros vs. Royals Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11/2024 | Astros | -1.5 | 8.5 | -128 | +109 | 13-3 KC |
| 4/10/2024 | Astros | -1.5 | 9.5 | -122 | +103 | 11-2 KC |
| 4/9/2024 | Astros | -1.5 | 8.5 | -122 | +102 | 4-3 KC |
| 9/24/2023 | Astros | -1.5 | 9.5 | -275 | +225 | 6-5 KC |
| 9/23/2023 | Astros | -1.5 | 10 | -286 | +233 | 3-2 KC |
| 9/22/2023 | Astros | -1.5 | 8.5 | -231 | +189 | 7-5 KC |
| 9/17/2023 | Astros | -1.5 | 9.5 | -248 | +201 | 7-1 HOU |
| 9/16/2023 | Astros | -1.5 | 9.5 | -151 | +128 | 10-8 KC |
| 9/15/2023 | Astros | -1.5 | 10.5 | -192 | +163 | 4-2 KC |
| 7/7/2022 | Astros | -1.5 | 7.5 | -349 | +276 | 5-2 HOU |
Astros Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 4-6 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.2 |
| HR | 14 |
| ERA | 3.10 |
| K/9 | 9.9 |
Astros Player Insights
- Alvarez's .311 average and 28 homers both put him atop the Astros leaderboard this season.
- Among all hitters in MLB, Alvarez ranks 11th in homers and 39th in RBI.
- Alvarez has collected a hit in five games in a row. During his last five outings he is batting .381 with three home runs, two walks and five RBI.
- Jose Altuve is hitting .299 with 23 doubles, 18 home runs and 38 walks.
- Including all major league hitters, Altuve is 66th in homers and 84th in RBI.
- Altuve has two games in a row with at least one hit. During his last five outings he is hitting .294 with a double, a home run, a walk and an RBI.
- Alex Bregman has 26 doubles, two triples, 21 home runs and 37 walks while hitting .261.
- Yainer Diaz's 72 runs batted in pace his team.
Astros Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 24 | @ Orioles | L 3-2 | Framber Valdez vs Albert Suarez |
| August 25 | @ Orioles | W 6-3 | Yusei Kikuchi vs Dean Kremer |
| August 26 | @ Phillies | L 3-2 | Ronel Blanco vs Zack Wheeler |
| August 27 | @ Phillies | L 5-0 | Justin Verlander vs Aaron Nola |
| August 28 | @ Phillies | W 10-0 | Spencer Arrighetti vs Taijuan Walker |
| August 29 | Royals | - | Hunter Brown vs Brady Singer |
| August 30 | Royals | - | Framber Valdez vs Seth Lugo |
| August 31 | Royals | - | Yusei Kikuchi vs Cole Ragans |
| September 1 | Royals | - | Ronel Blanco vs Michael Lorenzen |
| September 2 | @ Reds | - | Justin Verlander vs TBA |
| September 4 | @ Reds | - | Spencer Arrighetti vs TBA |
Learn more about this Astros vs. Royals matchup on Fox Sports.
Royals Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 6-4 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.9 |
| HR | 16 |
| ERA | 4.85 |
| K/9 | 8 |
Royals Player Insights
- Witt leads the Royals with 28 home runs and has racked up a team-best batting average of .346.
- Witt is 11th in home runs and fifth in RBI among all batters in the big leagues.
- Witt has collected a hit in five straight games. During his last five outings he is hitting .368 with two doubles, three home runs, three walks and three RBI.
- Vinnie Pasquantino has totaled 97 runs batted in to lead his team.
- Pasquantino ranks 54th in home runs and fourth in RBI among all major league hitters this year.
- Salvador Perez has 26 doubles, 25 home runs and 38 walks while hitting .281.
- Maikel Garcia has 23 doubles, five triples, seven home runs and 35 walks while batting .240.
Royals Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 25 | Phillies | L 11-3 | Seth Lugo vs Kolby Allard |
| August 26 | @ Guardians | W 4-3 | Cole Ragans vs Nick Sandlin |
| August 26 | @ Guardians | W 9-4 | Alec Marsh vs Logan Allen |
| August 27 | @ Guardians | W 6-1 | Michael Lorenzen vs Gavin Williams |
| August 28 | @ Guardians | L 7-5 | Michael Wacha vs Tanner Bibee |
| August 29 | @ Astros | - | Brady Singer vs Hunter Brown |
| August 30 | @ Astros | - | Seth Lugo vs Framber Valdez |
| August 31 | @ Astros | - | Cole Ragans vs Yusei Kikuchi |
| September 1 | @ Astros | - | Michael Lorenzen vs Ronel Blanco |
| September 2 | Guardians | - | Michael Wacha vs Gavin Williams |
| September 3 | Guardians | - | Brady Singer vs Tanner Bibee |
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