How to Watch Astros vs. Royals: TV Channel & Live Stream - August 30

Updated Aug. 30, 2024 3:22 p.m. ET

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The Houston Astros and Yordan Alvarez will take on the Kansas City Royals and Salvador Perez on Friday at 8:10 p.m. ET in the second game of a four-game series at Minute Maid Park.

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Astros vs. Royals Game Information & How to Watch

When: Friday, August 30, 2024 at 8:10 p.m. ET
Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas
TV: Watch on BSKC
Box Score: Fox Sports

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Astros vs. Royals Prediction

Score Prediction: Astros 4, Royals 3
Total Prediction: Under 7.5 runs
Win Probabilities: Astros 53%, Royals 47%

Astros vs. Royals Head to Head

Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
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
9/22/2023	Astros	-1.5	8.5	-231	+189	7-5 KC
9/17/2023	Astros	-1.5	9.5	-248	+201	7-1 HOU
9/16/2023	Astros	-1.5	9.5	-151	+128	10-8 KC
9/15/2023	Astros	-1.5	10.5	-192	+163	4-2 KC

Astros Last 10 Game Stats

Stat	Avg/Total
Record	4-6
Runs Per Game	4.3
HR	13
ERA	3.00
K/9	9.6

Astros Player Insights

Alvarez paces the Astros with 28 home runs and has racked up a team-high batting average of .313.
Alvarez's home runs put him 12th in the majors, and he is 40th in RBI.
Alvarez has collected a hit in six straight games. In his last 10 outings he is hitting .400 with a double, three home runs, three walks and seven RBI.
Jose Altuve is hitting .297 with 23 doubles, 18 home runs and 39 walks.
Altuve ranks 69th in homers and 84th in RBI among all MLB hitters this year.
Alex Bregman has 26 doubles, two triples, 21 home runs and 37 walks while hitting .260.
Yainer Diaz has capitalized on opportunities as he paces his team with 72 runs batted in.

Astros Recent & Upcoming Games

Date	Opponent	Score	Pitching Matchup
August 25	@ Orioles	W 6-3	Yusei Kikuchi vs Dean Kremer
August 26	@ Phillies	L 3-2	Ronel Blanco vs Zack Wheeler
August 27	@ Phillies	L 5-0	Justin Verlander vs Aaron Nola
August 28	@ Phillies	W 10-0	Spencer Arrighetti vs Taijuan Walker
August 29	Royals	W 6-3	Hunter Brown vs Brady Singer
August 30	Royals	-	Framber Valdez vs Seth Lugo
August 31	Royals	-	Yusei Kikuchi vs Cole Ragans
September 1	Royals	-	Ronel Blanco vs Michael Lorenzen
September 2	@ Reds	-	Justin Verlander vs TBA
September 4	@ Reds	-	Spencer Arrighetti vs TBA
September 5	@ Reds	-	Hunter Brown vs Nick Martínez

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Royals Last 10 Game Stats

Stat	Avg/Total
Record	5-5
Runs Per Game	4.7
HR	15
ERA	5.22
K/9	8

Royals Player Insights

Bobby Witt Jr. paces the Royals with 28 homers while posting a team-best batting average of .344.
Among all hitters in the majors, Witt's home run total ranks 12th and his RBI tally is fifth.
Vinnie Pasquantino has capitalized on opportunities as he leads his team with 97 RBI.
Pasquantino is currently 57th in home runs and fourth in RBI in the major leagues.
Perez has 26 doubles, 25 home runs and 38 walks while hitting .279.
Maikel Garcia is hitting .243 with 23 doubles, five triples, seven home runs and 36 walks.

Royals Recent & Upcoming Games

Date	Opponent	Score	Pitching Matchup
August 26	@ Guardians	W 4-3	Cole Ragans vs Nick Sandlin
August 26	@ Guardians	W 9-4	Alec Marsh vs Logan Allen
August 27	@ Guardians	W 6-1	Michael Lorenzen vs Gavin Williams
August 28	@ Guardians	L 7-5	Michael Wacha vs Tanner Bibee
August 29	@ Astros	L 6-3	Brady Singer vs Hunter Brown
August 30	@ Astros	-	Seth Lugo vs Framber Valdez
August 31	@ Astros	-	Cole Ragans vs Yusei Kikuchi
September 1	@ Astros	-	Michael Lorenzen vs Ronel Blanco
September 2	Guardians	-	Michael Wacha vs Gavin Williams
September 3	Guardians	-	Brady Singer vs Tanner Bibee
September 4	Guardians	-	Seth Lugo vs Ben Lively