The Houston Astros are set to face off against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 7:40 p.m. EDT in Kansas City, Missouri. The pitching probables for the game are Hunter Brown for the Astros and Seth Lugo for the Royals.

After an impressive four-hit game by Yordan Alvarez, the Astros are looking to carry the momentum into this matchup. The Royals, with a 7-4 overall record and a strong 6-2 performance in home games, will be aiming to secure another victory.

Kansas City has shown prowess in hitting home runs, boasting a 3-1 record in games where they hit two or more. Meanwhile, Houston, with a 4-8 overall record and a 2/3 performance on the road, possesses the 10th-best team on-base percentage in the majors at .328.

Maikel Garcia leads the Royals with three home runs and a slugging percentage of .511, while MJ Melendez has been a standout performer with 11 hits, three home runs, and eight RBIs in the last 10 games. For the Astros, Alvarez holds a batting average of .347, along with three doubles and four home runs, while Jose Altuve has contributed with three home runs and three RBIs in the last 10 games.

Looking at their recent performances, the Royals have achieved a 7-3 record, with a .252 batting average and a 2.42 ERA, outscoring opponents by 23 runs. On the other hand, the Astros have posted a 4-6 record, with a .261 batting average, a 3.58 ERA, and outscoring opponents by seven runs.

Both teams are dealing with various injuries. The Royals have several players on the injured list, including Josh Taylor, Jake Brentz, Michael Massey, Carlos Hernandez, Kris Bubic, and Kyle Wright. The Astros are also facing multiple injuries, with players like Oliver Ortega, Framber Valdez, Bennett Sousa, Penn Murfee, Luis Garcia, Lance McCullers Jr., Shawn Dubin, Jose Urquidy, Justin Verlander, and Kendall Graveman on the injured list.