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< Aug. 19 MLB Scores
HoustonAstros71-50
Final/106 - 3
Kansas CityRoyals52-68
Play-by-Play Box Score
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 T H E --------------------------------------------- HOU 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 3 6 10 0 KC 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 7 0
W: Ryan Pressly (5-1)
L: Wade Davis (0-3)
S: Cristian Javier (2)
Play-by-play:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
10th Inning:
B10
Whit Merrifield flies out to center fielder Jake Meyers.
6-3
B10
Jarrod Dyson lines out to left fielder Michael Brantley.
6-3
B10
Michael A. Taylor pops out to first baseman Yuli Gurriel.
6-3
B10
Hunter Dozier starts inning at 2nd base.
6-3
B10
Pitching Change: Cristian Javier replaces Ryan Pressly.
6-3
B10
Defensive Substitution: Martin Maldonado replaces Taylor Jones, batting 8th, playing catcher.
6-3
Middle 10th
T10
Taylor Jones flies into a sacrifice double play, left fielder Andrew Benintendi to third baseman Hunter Dozier. Carlos Correa scores. Aledmys Diaz out at 3rd.
6-3
T10
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Taylor Jones replaces Jason Castro.
5-3
T10
Jake Meyers pops out to second baseman Whit Merrifield on the infield fly rule.
5-3
T10
Chas McCormick walks. Yordan Alvarez scores. Carlos Correa to 3rd. Aledmys Diaz to 2nd.
5-3
T10
Pitching Change: Ervin Santana replaces Wade Davis.
4-3
T10
Aledmys Diaz singles on a line drive to center fielder Michael A. Taylor. Yuli Gurriel scores. Yordan Alvarez to 3rd. Carlos Correa to 2nd.
4-3
T10
Carlos Correa walks. Yordan Alvarez to 2nd.
3-3
T10
Yordan Alvarez singles on a line drive to left fielder Andrew Benintendi. Yuli Gurriel to 3rd.
3-3
T10
Yuli Gurriel starts inning at 2nd base.
3-3
T10
Pitching Change: Wade Davis replaces Josh Staumont, batting 7th.
3-3
9th Inning:
B9
Hanser Alberto grounds out, third baseman Aledmys Diaz to first baseman Yuli Gurriel.
3-3
B9
Hunter Dozier advances to 2nd on defensive indifference.
3-3
B9
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Hanser Alberto replaces Josh Staumont.
3-3
B9
Hunter Dozier singles on a ground ball to first baseman Yuli Gurriel. Carlos Santana to 3rd.
3-3
B9
Andrew Benintendi flies out to center fielder Jake Meyers.
3-3
B9
Carlos Santana singles on a line drive to center fielder Jake Meyers.
3-3
B9
Salvador Perez lines out sharply to second baseman Jose Altuve.
3-3
B9
Pitching Change: Ryan Pressly replaces Ryne Stanek.
3-3
Middle 9th
T9
Yuli Gurriel lines out to right fielder Jarrod Dyson.
3-3
T9
Jose Altuve grounds out, shortstop Nicky Lopez to first baseman Carlos Santana.
3-3
T9
Pitching Change: Josh Staumont replaces Richard Lovelady, batting 7th, replacing pitcher Richard Lovelady.
3-3
T9
Michael Brantley grounds out, second baseman Whit Merrifield to first baseman Carlos Santana.
3-3
T9
Pitcher Richard Lovelady enters the batting order, batting 7th, right fielder Ryan O'Hearn leaves the game.
3-3
T9
Defensive switch from center field to right field for Jarrod Dyson.
3-3
T9
Michael A. Taylor remains in the game as the center fielder.
3-3
T9
Salvador Perez remains in the game as the catcher.
3-3
8th Inning:
B8
Nicky Lopez strikes out swinging.
3-3
B8
Whit Merrifield strikes out swinging.
3-3
B8
Jarrod Dyson singles on a line drive to center fielder Jake Meyers.
3-3
B8
Michael A. Taylor called out on strikes.
3-3
B8
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Michael A. Taylor replaces Cam Gallagher.
3-3
B8
Pitching Change: Ryne Stanek replaces Phil Maton.
3-3
Middle 8th
T8
Jason Castro strikes out swinging.
3-3
T8
Jake Meyers grounds out, shortstop Nicky Lopez to first baseman Carlos Santana.
3-3
T8
Chas McCormick grounds out, shortstop Nicky Lopez to first baseman Carlos Santana.
3-3
T8
Pitching Change: Richard Lovelady replaces Joel Payamps.
3-3
7th Inning:
B7
Ryan O'Hearn flies out to left fielder Michael Brantley.
3-3
B7
Hunter Dozier walks.
3-3
B7
Andrew Benintendi pops out to third baseman Aledmys Diaz in foul territory.
3-3
B7
Carlos Santana grounds out to first baseman Yuli Gurriel.
3-3
Middle 7th
T7
Aledmys Diaz flies out to left fielder Andrew Benintendi.
3-3
T7
Carlos Correa walks. Yordan Alvarez to 2nd.
3-3
T7
Yordan Alvarez reaches on a fielder's choice out, first baseman Carlos Santana to catcher Cam Gallagher. Jose Altuve out at home.
3-3
T7
Yuli Gurriel grounds out, pitcher Joel Payamps to shortstop Nicky Lopez to first baseman Carlos Santana.
3-3
T7
Wild pitch by pitcher Joel Payamps. Jose Altuve to 3rd.
3-3
T7
Jose Altuve doubles (17) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Andrew Benintendi.
3-3
T7
Pitching Change: Joel Payamps replaces Domingo Tapia.
3-3
6th Inning:
B6
Salvador Perez strikes out swinging.
3-3
B6
Nicky Lopez grounds out, second baseman Jose Altuve to first baseman Yuli Gurriel.
3-3
B6
Whit Merrifield grounds out, shortstop Carlos Correa to first baseman Yuli Gurriel.
3-3
B6
Pitching Change: Phil Maton replaces Luis Garcia.
3-3
B6
Michael Brantley remains in the game as the left fielder.
3-3
B6
Defensive switch from left field to third base for Aledmys Diaz.
3-3
Middle 6th
T6
Michael Brantley grounds out to first baseman Carlos Santana.
3-3
T6
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Michael Brantley replaces Jacob Wilson.
3-3
T6
Domingo Tapia intentionally walks Jason Castro.
3-3
T6
Jake Meyers grounds out sharply, second baseman Whit Merrifield to first baseman Carlos Santana. Chas McCormick to 3rd.
3-3
T6
Pitching Change: Domingo Tapia replaces Mike Minor.
3-3
T6
Chas McCormick doubles (12) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Andrew Benintendi. Aledmys Diaz scores.
3-3
T6
Aledmys Diaz doubles (15) on a line drive to right fielder Ryan O'Hearn. Carlos Correa scores.
2-3
T6
Carlos Correa singles on a line drive to right fielder Ryan O'Hearn.
1-3
T6
Yordan Alvarez grounds out, third baseman Hunter Dozier to first baseman Carlos Santana.
1-3
5th Inning:
B5
Jarrod Dyson caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Jason Castro to second baseman Jose Altuve.
1-3
B5
Jarrod Dyson grounds into a force out, second baseman Jose Altuve to shortstop Carlos Correa. Cam Gallagher out at 2nd. Jarrod Dyson to 1st.
1-3
B5
Cam Gallagher singles on a line drive to center fielder Jake Meyers.
1-3
B5
Ryan O'Hearn grounds out, third baseman Jacob Wilson to first baseman Yuli Gurriel.
1-3
Middle 5th
T5
Yuli Gurriel grounds out, shortstop Nicky Lopez to first baseman Carlos Santana.
1-3
T5
Jose Altuve lines out to left fielder Andrew Benintendi.
1-3
T5
Jacob Wilson grounds out sharply, shortstop Nicky Lopez to first baseman Carlos Santana.
1-3
4th Inning:
B4
Andrew Benintendi caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Jason Castro to shortstop Carlos Correa.
1-3
B4
Hunter Dozier flies out to center fielder Jake Meyers.
1-3
B4
Andrew Benintendi singles on a ground ball to second baseman Jose Altuve.
1-3
B4
Carlos Santana lines out sharply, second baseman Jose Altuve to first baseman Yuli Gurriel.
1-3
Middle 4th
T4
Jason Castro grounds out, second baseman Whit Merrifield to first baseman Carlos Santana.
1-3
T4
Jake Meyers strikes out swinging.
1-3
T4
Chas McCormick grounds into a force out, third baseman Hunter Dozier to second baseman Whit Merrifield. Carlos Correa scores. Aledmys Diaz out at 2nd. Chas McCormick to 1st.
1-3
T4
Aledmys Diaz singles on a line drive to left fielder Andrew Benintendi. Carlos Correa to 3rd.
0-3
T4
Carlos Correa doubles (27) on a line drive to left fielder Andrew Benintendi.
0-3
3rd Inning:
B3
Salvador Perez strikes out swinging.
0-3
B3
Nicky Lopez homers (1) on a fly ball to right field. Cam Gallagher scores.
0-3
B3
Whit Merrifield grounds out, shortstop Carlos Correa to first baseman Yuli Gurriel. Cam Gallagher to 3rd.
0-1
B3
Jarrod Dyson flies out to right fielder Chas McCormick.
0-1
B3
Wild pitch by pitcher Luis Garcia. Cam Gallagher to 2nd.
0-1
B3
Cam Gallagher walks.
0-1
Middle 3rd
T3
Yordan Alvarez grounds out, pitcher Mike Minor to first baseman Carlos Santana.
0-1
T3
Yuli Gurriel grounds out, shortstop Nicky Lopez to first baseman Carlos Santana.
0-1
T3
Jose Altuve bunt grounds out softly to first baseman Carlos Santana.
0-1
2nd Inning:
B2
Ryan O'Hearn strikes out swinging.
0-1
B2
Hunter Dozier strikes out swinging.
0-1
B2
Andrew Benintendi grounds out, shortstop Carlos Correa to first baseman Yuli Gurriel.
0-1
Middle 2nd
T2
Jacob Wilson called out on strikes.
0-1
T2
Jason Castro hit by pitch. Jake Meyers to 2nd.
0-1
T2
Jake Meyers singles on a ground ball to third baseman Hunter Dozier.
0-1
T2
Chas McCormick strikes out swinging.
0-1
T2
Aledmys Diaz strikes out swinging.
0-1
1st Inning:
B1
Carlos Santana flies out to right fielder Chas McCormick.
0-1
B1
Salvador Perez out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Jake Meyers. Whit Merrifield scores.
0-1
B1
Whit Merrifield steals (35) 3rd base.
0-0
B1
Nicky Lopez out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Luis Garcia to first baseman Yuli Gurriel. Whit Merrifield to 2nd.
0-0
B1
Whit Merrifield singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Chas McCormick.
0-0
Middle 1st
T1
Carlos Correa flies out to right fielder Ryan O'Hearn.
0-0
T1
Yordan Alvarez singles on a line drive to right fielder Ryan O'Hearn.
0-0
T1
Yuli Gurriel lines out softly to first baseman Carlos Santana.
0-0
T1
Jose Altuve pops out to first baseman Carlos Santana.
0-0
Box Score: Back to Top
Houston Astros Batting: AB R H RBI BB K LOB AVG OPS
1 Jose Altuve 2B
5 0 1 0 0 0 0 .272 .824
2 Yuli Gurriel 1B
5 1 0 0 0 0 1 .307 .838
3 Yordan Alvarez DH
5 1 2 0 0 0 1 .287 .872
4 Carlos Correa SS
3 3 2 0 2 0 1 .276 .848
5 Aledmys Diaz LF, 3B
5 1 3 2 0 1 2 .302 .833
6 Chas McCormick RF
4 0 1 3 1 1 1 .259 .784
7 Jake Meyers CF
5 0 1 0 0 1 5 .313 .934
8 Jason Castro C
2 0 0 0 1 1 1 .198 .678
S Taylor Jones PH
0 0 0 1 0 0 0 .210 .562
S Martin Maldonado C
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .177 .579
9 Jacob Wilson 3B
2 0 0 0 0 1 2 .063 .125
S Michael Brantley PH, LF
2 0 0 0 0 0 2 .324 .846
Houston Astros Batting Totals: AB R H RBI BB K LOB
38 6 10 6 4 5 16
2B: Altuve (17), Diaz (15), Correa (27), McCormick (12)
HBP: Castro (3)
Sac. Fly: Jones (2)
Houston Astros Pitching: IP H R ER BB K HR ERA
Luis Garcia P
5.0 4 3 3 1 3 1 3.39
Phil Maton P
2.0 0 0 0 1 1 0 4.35
Ryne Stanek P
1.0 1 0 0 0 3 0 3.66
Ryan Pressly P
1.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1.84
Cristian Javier P
1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.84
Houston Astros Pitching Totals: H R ER BB K HR
7 3 3 2 7 1
Kansas City Royals Batting: AB R H RBI BB K LOB AVG OPS
1 Whit Merrifield 2B
5 1 1 0 0 1 3 .273 .704
2 Nicky Lopez SS
3 1 1 2 0 1 1 .277 .701
3 Salvador Perez DH, C
3 0 0 1 0 2 0 .273 .817
4 Carlos Santana 1B
4 0 1 0 0 0 0 .226 .710
5 Andrew Benintendi LF
4 0 1 0 0 0 1 .253 .700
6 Hunter Dozier 3B
3 0 1 0 1 1 1 .208 .653
7 Ryan O'Hearn RF
3 0 0 0 0 1 1 .237 .688
S Richard Lovelady P
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
S Josh Staumont P
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
S Hanser Alberto PH
1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .266 .672
S Wade Davis P
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
S Ervin Santana P
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
8 Cam Gallagher C
1 1 1 0 1 0 0 .185 .482
S Michael A. Taylor PH, CF
2 0 0 0 0 1 1 .241 .656
9 Jarrod Dyson CF, RF
4 0 1 0 0 0 3 .214 .552
Kansas City Royals Batting Totals: AB R H RBI BB K LOB
33 3 7 3 2 7 13
HR: Lopez (2R (1) in 3rd)
SB: Merrifield (35)
CS: Benintendi (8), Dyson (3)
Sac. Bunt: Lopez (9)
Sac. Fly: Perez (3)
Kansas City Royals Pitching: IP H R ER BB K HR ERA
Mike Minor P
5.1 7 3 3 0 4 0 5.34
Domingo Tapia P
0.2 0 0 0 1 0 0 2.57
Joel Payamps P
1.0 1 0 0 1 0 0 2.61
Richard Lovelady P
1.1 0 0 0 0 1 0 4.24
Josh Staumont P
0.2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.35
Wade Davis P
0.0 2 3 2 1 0 0 6.81
Ervin Santana P
1.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4.86
Kansas City Royals Pitching Totals: H R ER BB K HR
10 6 5 4 5 0
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