
How to Watch Astros vs. Royals: TV Channel & Live Stream - April 26
Updated Apr. 26, 2025 3:25 p.m. ET
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Jeremy Pena and the Houston Astros take the field against Maikel Garcia and the Kansas City Royals on Saturday at 7:10 p.m. ET, in the second of a three-game series at Kauffman Stadium.
Check out everything you need to know to watch the Astros vs. Royals competition.
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Astros vs. Royals Game Information & How to Watch
- When: Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 7:10 p.m. ET
- Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
- TV: Watch on Fox Sports 1, FDSKC, SCHN
- Box Score: Fox Sports
Astros vs. Royals Prediction
- Score Prediction: Astros 5, Royals 4
- Total Prediction: Over 7.5 runs
- Win Probabilities: Astros 50%, Royals 50%
Astros vs. Royals Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/25/2025 | Astros | -1.5 | 8 | -117 | -102 | 2-0 KC |
| 9/1/2024 | Astros | -1.5 | 8.5 | -160 | +135 | 7-2 HOU |
| 8/31/2024 | Astros | -1.5 | 7.5 | -130 | +110 | 5-2 HOU |
| 8/30/2024 | Astros | -1.5 | 7.5 | -186 | +156 | 3-2 HOU |
| 8/29/2024 | Astros | -1.5 | 7.5 | -164 | +138 | 6-3 HOU |
| 4/11/2024 | Astros | -1.5 | 8.5 | -128 | +109 | 13-3 KC |
| 4/10/2024 | Astros | -1.5 | 9.5 | -122 | +103 | 11-2 KC |
| 4/9/2024 | Astros | -1.5 | 8.5 | -122 | +102 | 4-3 KC |
| 9/24/2023 | Astros | -1.5 | 9.5 | -275 | +225 | 6-5 KC |
| 9/23/2023 | Astros | -1.5 | 10 | -286 | +233 | 3-2 KC |
Astros Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 6-4 |
| Runs Per Game | 3.2 |
| HR | 7 |
| ERA | 2.48 |
| K/9 | 6.4 |
Astros Player Insights
- Isaac Paredes is the Astros best power hitter, launching four round-trippers this season in addition to collecting 13 RBI, both team highs.
- Among all batters in MLB, Paredes ranks 51st in home runs and 63rd in RBI.
- Paredes takes a hitting streak of four games into this matchup. In his last five games he is hitting .263 with a double, a home run, a walk and two RBI.
- Pena has three doubles, three home runs and eight walks while batting .244.
- Pena is 90th in home runs and 166th in RBI on the season.
- Jose Carlos Altuve paces the Astros with a .282 batting average.
- Yordan Ruben Alvarez has been productive as he leads his team with 13 runs batted in.
Astros Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 20 | Padres | L 3-2 | Framber Valdez vs Dylan Edward Cease |
| April 21 | Blue Jays | W 7-0 | Hunter Brown vs Kevin Gausman |
| April 22 | Blue Jays | W 5-1 | Ronel Blanco vs Christopher Michael Bassitt |
| April 23 | Blue Jays | W 3-1 | Ryan Gusto vs Bowden Francis |
| April 25 | @ Royals | L 2-0 | Hayden Wesneski vs Seth Lugo |
| April 26 | @ Royals | - | Framber Valdez vs Michael Wacha |
| April 27 | @ Royals | - | Hunter Brown vs Kristofer Sime Bubic |
| April 28 | Tigers | - | Ronel Blanco vs Jack Flaherty |
| April 29 | Tigers | - | Ryan Gusto vs Reese Olson |
| April 30 | Tigers | - | Hayden Wesneski vs Jackson Jobe |
| May 2 | @ White Sox | - | Framber Valdez vs Jonathan Cannon |
Royals Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 5-5 |
| Runs Per Game | 3.3 |
| HR | 3 |
| ERA | 3.68 |
| K/9 | 8.2 |
Royals Player Insights
- Bobby Witt Jr. leads the Royals with two homers while racking up a team-leading batting average of .320.
- In all of MLB, Witt ranks 133rd in home runs and 118th in RBI.
- Witt carries a 17-game hitting streak into this matchup. In his last 10 games he is batting .325 with four doubles, three walks and three RBI.
- Garcia has shown his power as he leads his team with two home runs.
- Among all MLB hitters, Garcia ranks 133rd in home runs and 118th in RBI.
- Salvador Perez leads the Royals with two long balls.
- Vinnie Pasquantino leads the Royals with two long balls and runs batted in, driving in 15.
Royals Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 20 | @ Tigers | W 4-3 | Michael Wacha vs Tarik Skubal |
| April 22 | Rockies | W 4-3 | Kristofer Sime Bubic vs Ryan Feltner |
| April 24 | Rockies | W 7-4 | Cole Ragans vs German Marquez |
| April 24 | Rockies | W 6-2 | Michael Lorenzen vs Chase Dollander |
| April 25 | Astros | W 2-0 | Seth Lugo vs Hayden Wesneski |
| April 26 | Astros | - | Michael Wacha vs Framber Valdez |
| April 27 | Astros | - | Kristofer Sime Bubic vs Hunter Brown |
| April 29 | @ Rays | - | Cole Ragans vs Taj Bradley |
| April 30 | @ Rays | - | Michael Lorenzen vs Drew Rasmussen |
| May 1 | @ Rays | - | Seth Lugo vs Shane Austin Baz |
| May 2 | @ Orioles | - | Michael Wacha vs Charlie Morton |
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