Bobby Witt hit two homers and drove in five runs as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Houston Astros 13-3 on Thursday, earning their seventh straight victory.
A shortstop and second hitter, Witt totaled four hits. In addition to long balls yielding three and two runs, he also hit two singles.
He hit his third homer of 2024 in the first inning, where the Royals stunned the opponent by taking a 9-0 lead.
Vinnie Pasquantino provided three hits and as many RBIs. He came into the game with a .108 average.
Kansas City was flawless in a homestand against the Chicago White Sox and Astros.
“It’s a great feeling,” said manager Matt Quatraro. I’m very happy for the guys. They worked really hard. Having this kind of start is very demanding, but also very rewarding. »
This is only the third time that they can boast of a stay at home of this minimum duration.
The first time came in 1985 (a perfect eight-game stint at Kauffman Stadium). The Royals won the World Series that year.
The Royals were also perfect during a seven-game homestand in 1988.
Brady Singer (2-0) gave up one run and five hits in five innings.
Hunter Brown (0-2) was chased after two thirds of an inning, allowing nine runs and 11 hits.
The Royals sent 15 batters to the plate in the first.
On Wednesday, 11 of them came to bat in the third, for a haul of seven runs.
Yainer Diaz hit a solo home run for the Astros.
Between now and April 17, the Royals will visit the New York Mets and the White Sox.
Elsewhere in the MLB
Mets 16 – Braves 4
NYM: Tyrone Taylor hit a grand slam in the 9th inning to add insult to injury.
ATL: Allan Winans allowed 6 earned runs in 5 innings in his first start of the season.
Athletics 1 – Rangers 0
OAK: JP Sears (1-1) did not give up any points to the Rangers in 6 and a third innings on the mound.
TEX: Corey Seager was struck out in each of his 4 appearances.
Pirates 1 – Phillies 5
PIT: Rookie starter Jared Jones (1-2) allowed 3 earned runs in 6 1/3 innings.
PHI: Brandon Marsh and Bryson Stott each hit a 2-run homer.
Orioles 9 – Red Sox 4 (10 manches)
BAL: Rookie outfielder Colton Cowser hit his 1st and 2nd career home runs.
BOS: Catcher Colton Wong scored a solo home run in the bottom of the 8th inning.
2024-04-11 22:08:28
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