Houston Astros vs. Kansas City Royals - News - April 25, 2025

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Vinnie Pasquantino - Goes yard in Saturday's win Pasquantino went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Astros.

Impact Pasquantino took Framber Valdez deep in the fifth inning for what ended up being the last run of the game. This was Pasquantino's third straight game with a hit -- he's 3-for-10 with two RBI and three runs scored in that span. The first baseman is still working out of the early doldrums, batting .188 with a .586 OPS, three homers, 16 RBI, eight runs scored, three doubles and a triple over 27 contests. He continues to hold down a near-everyday role, splitting his time between first base and designated hitter depending on where Salvador Perez is playing.

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Carlos Estévez - Sharp in seventh save Estevez struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Astros.

Impact Estevez retired the side on six pitches, all strikes, to earn his seventh save of the season. The right-hander ceded a save chance to Lucas Erceg on Friday, but that was likely because Estevez had pitched two of the previous three days. He's still got the upper hand for save chances in the Royals' bullpen, having converted seven of nine opportunities so far this season. Estevez has a steady 2.77 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 11:9 K:BB over 13 innings. He's no stranger to having a high walk rate -- his 2.0 BB/9 over 55 innings was by far the lowest mark of his career. That said, it could become an issue if he starts allowing more hits.

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Michael Wacha - Twirls six shutout innings Wacha (1-3) earned the win Saturday over the Astros, allowing four hits and two walks while striking out six over six shutout innings.

Impact This was Wacha's best start of the campaign so far, with six innings and six strikeouts both being season highs. He walked multiple batters for the fourth time in six starts but didn't allow a runner to get past second base en route to his first win of the season. Wacha hasn't pitched poorly, posting a 3.38 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 26:12 K:BB across 32 over six starts. His 3.4 BB/9 is elevated compared to recent seasons -- he posted a 2.4 BB/9 last year and his highest in the last four years is the 2.9 mark he posted in 2023 with the Padres. If he can get that area under control, Wacha should again be a reliable innings eater in the middle of the Royals' rotation. The right-hander's next start is projected to be at Baltimore.

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Framber Valdez - Goes distance in loss Valdez (1-3) tossed a complete game in Saturday's loss to the Royals. He allowed two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out five over eight innings.

Impact Valdez allowed a sacrifice fly for the opening run in the first inning and also gave up a solo home run to Vinnie Pasquantino in the fifth. This was Valdez's fourth quality start in six outings this season, and it's the first hard-luck loss he's had. He's also allowed just three homers while maintaining a 4.00 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 31:13 K:BB across 36 innings. He's lined up for a favorable matchup in his next outing, which is projected to be on the road versus the White Sox.

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Wacha shuts down Astros, Pasquantino homers as KC beats Houston 2-0 for the second straight night