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Royals Host the Astros on Home Losing Streak
Jac Caglianone is 17 for 33 over his last 10 games as the Royals open a three-game set against the Astros.
On Friday, the Houston Astros faced the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City, Missouri, marking their first meeting of the season.
The Astros enter the matchup with a 31-39 overall record, while the Royals hold a 28-41 record, including a 16-19 mark at home.
Royals infielder Jac Caglianone enters play following a four-hit performance on Wednesday, while teammate Bobby Witt leads the team with 27 extra-base hits.
Houston pitcher Tatsuya Imai faces Kansas City pitcher Luinder Avila , with betting odds set at Astros-117 and Royals-102.
Both teams face extensive injury challenges, with Royals infielder Jonathan India and Astros infielder Carlos Correa among multiple players sidelined on the 60-Day injured list.