(Kansas City, MO) — Lance McCullers Jr. carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning as the Astros pulled away from the Royals in the ninth, for a 6-1 win.
McCullers struck out eight over seven innings of one-run ball, allowing only two hits. Lorenzo Cain broke up the no-no with a one out triple, and scored Kansas City’s lone run on a Mike Moustakas single.
Jose Altuve highlighted a five-run ninth inning with a two-run homer, as Will Harris got the win in relief.
Jason Hammel tossed seven innings of one-run ball for Kansas City and Kelvin Herrera took the loss. The teams split the four-game set.
On to the Next One:
Houston returns home for a nine game homestand that kicks off today against the Los Angeles Angels. Brad Peacock will make his fourth start of the season as he sports a 3-0 record and a 2.30 ERA.
The Royals head to San Diego for the first of a nine game road trip today, as rookie Erick Skoglund will be on the mound.
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