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< Aug. 16 MLB Scores
HoustonAstros70-48
Final6 - 7
Kansas CityRoyals50-67
Play-by-Play Box Score
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 T H E ------------------------------------------ HOU 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 1 6 12 0 KC 0 2 1 0 0 1 1 2 x 7 12 0
W: Scott Barlow (5-3)
L: Yimi Garcia (3-8)
Play-by-play:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
9th Inning:
T9
Jose Altuve pops out to first baseman Carlos Santana in foul territory.
6-7
T9
Jake Meyers grounds out, second baseman Whit Merrifield to first baseman Carlos Santana.
6-7
T9
Jason Castro homers (4) on a fly ball to left center field.
6-7
T9
Chas McCormick lines out sharply to left fielder Andrew Benintendi.
5-7
8th Inning:
B8
Carlos Santana pops out to third baseman Aledmys Diaz.
5-7
B8
Salvador Perez singles on a line drive to right fielder Chas McCormick. Whit Merrifield scores. Nicky Lopez scores.
5-7
B8
Nicky Lopez steals (13) 2nd base.
5-5
B8
Nicky Lopez singles on a ground ball to right fielder Chas McCormick. Whit Merrifield to 3rd.
5-5
B8
Whit Merrifield singles on a line drive to right fielder Chas McCormick.
5-5
B8
Emmanuel Rivera strikes out swinging.
5-5
B8
Hunter Dozier strikes out swinging.
5-5
B8
Pitching Change: Yimi Garcia replaces Ryne Stanek.
5-5
B8
Taylor Jones remains in the game as the designated hitter.
5-5
Middle 8th
T8
Aledmys Diaz singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Andrew Benintendi. Taylor Jones scores. Aledmys Diaz out at 2nd on the throw, left fielder Andrew Benintendi to third baseman Emmanuel Rivera.
5-5
T8
Yuli Gurriel lines out to left fielder Andrew Benintendi.
4-5
T8
Pitching Change: Scott Barlow replaces Jake Brentz.
4-5
T8
Taylor Jones doubles (6) on a line drive to left fielder Andrew Benintendi.
4-5
T8
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Taylor Jones replaces Yordan Alvarez.
4-5
T8
Carlos Correa grounds out, third baseman Emmanuel Rivera to first baseman Carlos Santana.
4-5
7th Inning:
B7
Michael A. Taylor strikes out swinging.
4-5
B7
Ryan O'Hearn hit by pitch. Carlos Santana to 2nd.
4-5
B7
Andrew Benintendi lines out to center fielder Jake Meyers.
4-5
B7
Carlos Santana singles on a ground ball to center fielder Jake Meyers. Nicky Lopez scores.
4-5
B7
Nicky Lopez steals (12) 3rd base.
4-4
B7
Salvador Perez strikes out swinging. Nicky Lopez steals (11) 2nd base.
4-4
B7
Nicky Lopez walks.
4-4
B7
Pitching Change: Ryne Stanek replaces Phil Maton.
4-4
Middle 7th
T7
Michael Brantley flies out to left fielder Andrew Benintendi.
4-4
T7
Jose Altuve singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Michael A. Taylor. Jake Meyers to 2nd.
4-4
T7
Jake Meyers reaches on a fielder's choice out, shortstop Nicky Lopez to third baseman Emmanuel Rivera. Chas McCormick out at 3rd.
4-4
T7
Jason Castro called out on strikes.
4-4
T7
Pitching Change: Jake Brentz replaces Carlos Hernandez.
4-4
T7
With Jason Castro batting, Chas McCormick advances to 2nd on a balk.
4-4
T7
Chas McCormick singles on a line drive to center fielder Michael A. Taylor.
4-4
6th Inning:
B6
Whit Merrifield grounds out, shortstop Carlos Correa to first baseman Yuli Gurriel.
4-4
B6
Emmanuel Rivera strikes out swinging.
4-4
B6
Pitching Change: Phil Maton replaces Jake Odorizzi.
4-4
B6
Hunter Dozier homers (9) on a line drive to left center field.
4-4
B6
Michael A. Taylor strikes out swinging.
4-3
Middle 6th
T6
Aledmys Diaz flies out to first baseman Carlos Santana.
4-3
T6
Yuli Gurriel grounds out, third baseman Emmanuel Rivera to first baseman Carlos Santana.
4-3
T6
Yordan Alvarez grounds out, shortstop Nicky Lopez to first baseman Carlos Santana.
4-3
T6
Carlos Correa homers (19) on a fly ball to left field.
4-3
5th Inning:
B5
Ryan O'Hearn flies out to left fielder Michael Brantley.
3-3
B5
Andrew Benintendi reaches on a fielder's choice out, pitcher Jake Odorizzi to shortstop Carlos Correa to third baseman Aledmys Diaz. Carlos Santana out at 3rd.
3-3
B5
Carlos Santana doubles (12) on a sharp fly ball to center fielder Jake Meyers.
3-3
B5
Salvador Perez lines out sharply to first baseman Yuli Gurriel.
3-3
Middle 5th
T5
Michael Brantley out at 2nd, catcher Salvador Perez to first baseman Carlos Santana.
3-3
T5
Michael Brantley singles on a ground ball to center fielder Michael A. Taylor. Jake Meyers scores. Jose Altuve to 2nd.
3-3
T5
Jose Altuve singles on a line drive to left fielder Andrew Benintendi. Jake Meyers to 2nd.
2-3
T5
Jake Meyers hit by pitch.
2-3
T5
Jason Castro flies out to right fielder Hunter Dozier.
2-3
T5
Chas McCormick grounds out, shortstop Nicky Lopez to first baseman Carlos Santana.
2-3
T5
Aledmys Diaz homers (7) on a line drive to left field.
2-3
4th Inning:
B4
Nicky Lopez flies out to left fielder Michael Brantley in foul territory.
1-3
B4
Whit Merrifield pops out to second baseman Jose Altuve.
1-3
B4
Emmanuel Rivera grounds out, third baseman Aledmys Diaz to first baseman Yuli Gurriel.
1-3
Middle 4th
T4
Yuli Gurriel grounds out, pitcher Carlos Hernandez to first baseman Carlos Santana.
1-3
T4
Yordan Alvarez grounds into a double play, pitcher Carlos Hernandez to shortstop Nicky Lopez to first baseman Carlos Santana. Carlos Correa out at 2nd. Yordan Alvarez out at 1st.
1-3
T4
Carlos Correa singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Michael A. Taylor, deflected by second baseman Whit Merrifield.
1-3
3rd Inning:
B3
Hunter Dozier grounds out, second baseman Jose Altuve to first baseman Yuli Gurriel.
1-3
B3
Michael A. Taylor flies out sharply to right fielder Chas McCormick. Carlos Santana to 3rd.
1-3
B3
Ryan O'Hearn singles on a sharp ground ball to center fielder Jake Meyers. Salvador Perez scores. Carlos Santana to 2nd.
1-3
B3
Andrew Benintendi flies out to right fielder Chas McCormick. Salvador Perez to 3rd.
1-2
B3
Carlos Santana walks. Salvador Perez to 2nd.
1-2
B3
Salvador Perez walks.
1-2
Middle 3rd
T3
Michael Brantley grounds out, third baseman Emmanuel Rivera to first baseman Carlos Santana.
1-2
T3
Jose Altuve pops out to shortstop Nicky Lopez.
1-2
T3
Jake Meyers grounds out, shortstop Nicky Lopez to first baseman Carlos Santana.
1-2
2nd Inning:
B2
Nicky Lopez lines out to right fielder Chas McCormick.
1-2
B2
Whit Merrifield singles on a fly ball to center fielder Jake Meyers. Hunter Dozier scores. Emmanuel Rivera to 3rd.
1-2
B2
Emmanuel Rivera singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Michael Brantley. Hunter Dozier to 2nd.
1-1
B2
Hunter Dozier reaches on a fielder's choice out, pitcher Jake Odorizzi to catcher Jason Castro. Ryan O'Hearn out at home.
1-1
B2
Michael A. Taylor out on a sacrifice bunt, third baseman Aledmys Diaz to first baseman Yuli Gurriel. Ryan O'Hearn to 3rd.
1-1
B2
Ryan O'Hearn doubles (3) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Michael Brantley. Andrew Benintendi scores.
1-1
B2
Andrew Benintendi singles on a line drive to right fielder Chas McCormick.
1-0
Middle 2nd
T2
Jason Castro flies out to left fielder Andrew Benintendi.
1-0
T2
Chas McCormick flies out to right fielder Hunter Dozier.
1-0
T2
Aledmys Diaz flies out to left fielder Andrew Benintendi.
1-0
1st Inning:
B1
Carlos Santana strikes out swinging.
1-0
B1
Salvador Perez reaches on a fielder's choice out, shortstop Carlos Correa to catcher Jason Castro. Whit Merrifield out at home.
1-0
B1
Nicky Lopez out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Jake Odorizzi to first baseman Yuli Gurriel. Whit Merrifield to 3rd.
1-0
B1
Whit Merrifield steals (34) 2nd base.
1-0
B1
Whit Merrifield singles on a ground ball to first baseman Yuli Gurriel.
1-0
Middle 1st
T1
Yuli Gurriel grounds out to first baseman Carlos Santana.
1-0
T1
Yordan Alvarez singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Andrew Benintendi. Jose Altuve scores.
1-0
T1
Carlos Correa strikes out on a foul tip.
0-0
T1
Michael Brantley lines out to left fielder Andrew Benintendi.
0-0
T1
Jose Altuve doubles (16) on a ground ball to left fielder Andrew Benintendi.
0-0
Box Score: Back to Top
Houston Astros Batting: AB R H RBI BB K LOB AVG OPS
1 Jose Altuve 2B
5 1 3 0 0 0 0 .274 .834
2 Michael Brantley LF
4 0 1 1 0 0 3 .332 .865
3 Carlos Correa SS
4 1 2 1 0 1 1 .270 .838
4 Yordan Alvarez DH
3 0 1 1 0 0 1 .289 .881
S Taylor Jones PH, DH
1 1 1 0 0 0 0 .218 .586
5 Yuli Gurriel 1B
4 0 0 0 0 0 2 .315 .857
6 Aledmys Diaz 3B
4 1 2 2 0 0 0 .305 .845
7 Chas McCormick RF
4 0 1 0 0 0 0 .254 .772
8 Jason Castro C
4 1 1 1 0 1 1 .197 .674
9 Jake Meyers CF
3 1 0 0 0 0 1 .238 .876
Houston Astros Batting Totals: AB R H RBI BB K LOB
36 6 12 6 0 2 9
2B: Jones (6), Altuve (16)
HR: Diaz (7), Correa (19), Castro (4)
HBP: Meyers (1)
Houston Astros Pitching: IP H R ER BB K HR ERA
Jake Odorizzi P
5.1 8 4 4 2 2 1 4.74
Phil Maton P
0.2 0 0 0 0 1 0 4.53
Ryne Stanek P
1.0 1 1 1 1 2 0 3.73
Yimi Garcia P
1.0 3 2 2 0 2 0 3.61
Houston Astros Pitching Totals: H R ER BB K HR
12 7 7 3 7 1
Kansas City Royals Batting: AB R H RBI BB K LOB AVG OPS
1 Whit Merrifield 2B
5 1 3 1 0 0 0 .276 .714
2 Nicky Lopez SS
3 2 1 0 1 0 2 .270 .682
3 Salvador Perez C
4 1 1 2 1 1 2 .277 .830
4 Carlos Santana 1B
4 0 2 1 1 1 2 .224 .710
5 Andrew Benintendi LF
4 1 1 0 0 0 4 .249 .696
6 Ryan O'Hearn DH
3 0 2 2 0 0 1 .240 .700
7 Michael A. Taylor CF
3 0 0 0 0 2 4 .244 .664
8 Hunter Dozier RF
4 2 1 1 0 1 3 .205 .640
9 Emmanuel Rivera 3B
4 0 1 0 0 2 0 .256 .568
Kansas City Royals Batting Totals: AB R H RBI BB K LOB
34 7 12 7 3 7 18
2B: O'Hearn (3), Santana (12)
HR: Dozier (9)
SB: Lopez (11, 12, 13), Merrifield (34)
HBP: O'Hearn (2)
Sac. Bunt: Lopez (8), Taylor (1)
Kansas City Royals Pitching: IP H R ER BB K HR ERA
Carlos Hernandez P
6.0 8 4 4 0 1 2 4.33
Jake Brentz P
1.1 2 1 1 0 1 0 3.27
Scott Barlow P
1.2 2 1 1 0 0 1 2.68
Kansas City Royals Pitching Totals: H R ER BB K HR
12 6 6 0 2 3
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