A Thrilling Comeback Victory for the Astros! 
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What a game, Astros fans! Our boys managed to pull off a dramatic 6-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals at Minute Maid Park. The excitement was off the charts, especially in the late innings. Pitching Duel Early On 
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Both teams struggled to get on the board for the first six innings, as pitchers from both sides put on a clinic. Kudos to our defense for keeping the Royals scoreless through six innings. No runs, lots of suspense!The Royals Strike First but the Astros Respond 
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In the 7th inning, things got a little dicey. The Royals managed to take a 3-2 lead after a couple of miscues from our end. But guess what? That just set the stage for an electric comeback!Eighth Inning Fireworks! 
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The Royals' lead didn't last long. The bottom of the 8th inning was pure magic! Jose Altuve started the rally with a walk, followed by a crucial single from Victor Caratini. An infield single from Yainer Diaz tied the game, and from there, it was all Astros! Zach Dezenzo also walked to push a run across, and Mauricio Dubón hit a clutch single to score two more, making it a 6-3 game. Way to go, boys!Closing it Down 
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Josh Hader came in to close the game in the top of the 9th, ensuring the Royals didn't have a chance to mount a comeback of their own. A solid 1-2-3 inning sealed the victory for us.Player Shoutouts 
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- Jose Altuve: Starting off that crucial 8th inning rally with his walk.
- Jason Heyward: His 2-RBI double in the 5th inning was key for our early lead.
- Victor Caratini: A clutch pinch-hit single in the 8th that moved Altuve into scoring position.
Way to go, Astros! Let's keep this momentum rolling.
Scoreboard for Royals @ Astros (August 30th, 2024)​
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
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| 0​ | 0​ | 0​ | 0​ | 2​ | 0​ | 0​ | 4​ | 0​ | 6​ | 8​ | 2​ |
| 0​ | 0​ | 0​ | 0​ | 0​ | 0​ | 3​ | 0​ | 0​ | 3​ | 4​ | 2​ |