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Houston Astros at Kansas City Royals – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (June 13, 2026)

June 13, 2026 by Fubo Sports Desk
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Two teams hovering around .500 — or trying to — meet at Kauffman Stadium with something to prove and not much margin for error. Houston comes in at 32-39, having won their most recent game but carrying a troubling offensive pattern: eight runs over a four-game stretch, with 46 strikeouts against just 21 hits and 19 walks in that span. That kind of contact problem doesn’t fix itself overnight. For the Royals, a three-game losing streak has them at 28-42, and the offense needs to find answers against a Houston pitching staff that, when healthy, can be stifling.

Christian Walker gives Houston a genuine middle-of-the-order threat — 17 home runs, 49 RBI, and a .248 average that understates his impact. Yordan Alvarez remains the most dangerous bat in the lineup with 24 home runs and 54 RBI. On the Kansas City side, Bobby Witt Jr. continues to be the engine that makes this offense run: 77 hits, 34 runs scored, 24 stolen bases, and 9 home runs. Jac Caglianone has also been a consistent presence, hitting .272 with 8 home runs and 19 RBI. These are the players who can change a game in a single at-bat.

Houston Astros at Kansas City Royals Game Information

Game Date: June 13, 2026
Game Time: 07:10 PM ET
TV Channel: Space City Home Network, Kansas City Royals, and MLB.TV – Houston Astros
Location: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

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Live Updates

11:33 PM ET
Isaac Collins lines out to shallow center field, Jeremy Peña to Jeremy Peña. Bobby Witt doubled off second.
11:31 PM ET
Bobby Witt doubles to deep left field.
11:30 PM ET
Carter Jensen pops out to shallow center field to Jeremy Peña.
11:27 PM ET
Isaac Paredes called out on strikes.
11:28 PM ET
Bryan Abreu (P) replaces Bryan King (P).
11:28 PM ET
Collin Price (C) replaces Joey Loperfido (PH), batting 9th.
11:27 PM ET
Isaac Paredes called out on strikes.
11:26 PM ET
Christian Walker hits into a force out to shortstop. Yordan Alvarez out at second. Joey Loperfido scores.
11:24 PM ET
Yordan Alvarez singles to right field. Joey Loperfido to third.
11:22 PM ET
Jeremy Peña flies out to left field to Isaac Collins.
11:20 PM ET
Joey Loperfido walks.
11:18 PM ET
Joey Loperfido pinch-hitting for Christian Vázquez.
11:17 PM ET
Nick Loftin remains in the game as 2B.
11:16 PM ET
Kameron Misner flies out to deep left field to Brice Matthews.
11:13 PM ET
Lane Thomas called out on strikes.
11:12 PM ET
Nick Loftin lines out to shortstop to Jeremy Peña.
11:11 PM ET
Nick Loftin pinch-hitting for Michael Massey.
11:10 PM ET
Bryan King (P) replaces Alimber Santa (P).
11:08 PM ET
Brice Matthews lines out to deep center field to Kameron Misner.
11:07 PM ET
Jake Meyers grounds out to second base to Jac Caglianone.
11:04 PM ET
Alex Lange (P) replaces Matt Strahm (P).
9:35 PM ET
Cam Smith lines out to center field to Kameron Misner.
9:33 PM ET
Jose Altuve homers to left field. Isaac Paredes scores.
9:32 PM ET
Isaac Paredes hit by pitch.
9:30 PM ET
Matt Strahm (P) replaces Daniel Lynch (P).
9:29 PM ET
Salvador Perez grounds out to second base to Christian Walker.
9:27 PM ET
Jac Caglianone flies out to center field to Jake Meyers.
9:27 PM ET
Maikel Garcia grounds out to shallow infield, Isaac Paredes to Christian Walker.
9:24 PM ET
Christian Walker lines out to right field to Lane Thomas.
9:22 PM ET
Yordan Alvarez grounds out to second base, Michael Massey to Jac Caglianone.
9:20 PM ET
Jeremy Peña flies out to right field to Lane Thomas.
9:18 PM ET
Daniel Lynch (P) replaces John Schreiber (P).
9:17 PM ET
Isaac Collins flies out to left field, Brice Matthews to Brice Matthews. Carter Jensen out at home.
9:14 PM ET
Bobby Witt doubles to shallow center field. Carter Jensen to third.
9:11 PM ET
Alimber Santa (P) replaces Enyel De Los Santos (P).
9:11 PM ET
Carter Jensen doubles to deep left center field. Lane Thomas scores. Michael Massey scores. Salvador Perez scores.
9:08 PM ET
Kameron Misner pops out to Isaac Paredes.
9:05 PM ET
Lane Thomas walks.
9:03 PM ET
Michael Massey doubles to deep right field. Salvador Perez to third.
9:01 PM ET
Enyel De Los Santos (P) replaces Mike Burrows (P).
9:00 PM ET
Salvador Perez singles to shallow center field.
8:56 PM ET
Christian Vázquez grounds out to shallow infield to Jac Caglianone.
8:54 PM ET
Brice Matthews singles to center field.
8:53 PM ET
Jake Meyers homers to center field.
8:50 PM ET
Cam Smith strikes out swinging.
8:49 PM ET
Jose Altuve strikes out swinging.
8:47 PM ET
Lane Thomas switches from LF to RF.
8:47 PM ET
Isaac Collins (LF) replaces Vinnie Pasquantino (1B), batting 3rd.
8:47 PM ET
Jac Caglianone switches from RF to 1B.
8:45 PM ET
Jac Caglianone grounds out to first base to Christian Walker.
8:44 PM ET
Maikel Garcia flies out to center field to Jake Meyers.
8:43 PM ET
Vinnie Pasquantino pops out to shortstop to Isaac Paredes.
8:39 PM ET
Isaac Paredes lines out to left field to Lane Thomas.
8:38 PM ET
Christian Walker strikes out swinging.
8:35 PM ET
John Schreiber (P) replaces Noah Cameron (P).
8:35 PM ET
Yordan Alvarez singles to left field. Jeremy Peña to third.
8:32 PM ET
Jeremy Peña singles to shallow left field.
8:32 PM ET
Christian Vázquez grounds out to second base, Michael Massey to Vinnie Pasquantino.
8:30 PM ET
Brice Matthews homers to center field. Jake Meyers scores.
8:30 PM ET
Jake Meyers singles to shallow infield.
8:27 PM ET
Bobby Witt grounds out to third base, Isaac Paredes to Christian Walker.
8:26 PM ET
Carter Jensen doubles to deep right field.
8:25 PM ET
Kameron Misner strikes out swinging.
8:23 PM ET
Lane Thomas homers to left field.
8:23 PM ET
Michael Massey pops out to Isaac Paredes.
8:20 PM ET
Cam Smith strikes out swinging.
8:18 PM ET
Jose Altuve singles to shallow center field.
8:16 PM ET
Isaac Paredes lines out to shortstop to Michael Massey.
8:15 PM ET
Christian Walker homers to left field. Yordan Alvarez scores.
8:12 PM ET
Yordan Alvarez singles to center field.
8:11 PM ET
Jeremy Peña grounds out to second base, Michael Massey to Vinnie Pasquantino.
8:08 PM ET
Salvador Perez strikes out swinging.
8:05 PM ET
Jac Caglianone walks on a pitch clock violation by the pitcher.
8:03 PM ET
Maikel Garcia called out on strikes.
8:01 PM ET
Vinnie Pasquantino singles to center field. Bobby Witt to third. Carter Jensen scores.
7:59 PM ET
Bobby Witt singles to shallow right field. Carter Jensen to second.
7:57 PM ET
Carter Jensen hits into a force out to shallow infield. Kameron Misner out at second.
7:54 PM ET
Kameron Misner singles to shortstop.
7:51 PM ET
Christian Vázquez flies out to left field to Lane Thomas.
7:49 PM ET
Brice Matthews grounds out to shortstop, Bobby Witt to Vinnie Pasquantino.
7:46 PM ET
Jake Meyers flies out to right field to Jac Caglianone.
7:44 PM ET
Lane Thomas flies out to right field to Cam Smith.
7:42 PM ET
Michael Massey singles to right field. Jac Caglianone scores.
7:39 PM ET
Salvador Perez grounds out to third base, Isaac Paredes to Christian Walker. Jac Caglianone to third.
7:35 PM ET
Jac Caglianone walks.
7:33 PM ET
Maikel Garcia called out on strikes.
7:30 PM ET
Cam Smith flies out to right field to Jac Caglianone.
7:28 PM ET
Jose Altuve grounds out to shallow infield. Isaac Paredes out at second.
7:25 PM ET
Isaac Paredes reaches on error. Fielding error by Kameron Misner.
7:20 PM ET
Vinnie Pasquantino strikes out swinging.
7:19 PM ET
Bobby Witt grounds out to shortstop, Jeremy Peña to Christian Walker.
7:18 PM ET
Carter Jensen grounds out to second base, Jose Altuve to Christian Walker.
7:15 PM ET
Christian Walker grounds out to shallow infield, Bobby Witt to Vinnie Pasquantino.
7:13 PM ET
Yordan Alvarez pops out to shallow infield to Bobby Witt.
7:11 PM ET
Jeremy Peña lines out to left field to Lane Thomas.

Game Preview

Houston sits 5 games back in their division race, while Kansas City trails by 10. Neither team can afford prolonged skids, but the Astros have more ground to make up in less time — and their recent offensive struggles make this stretch particularly consequential. Kansas City went 5-5 over their last ten games, a respectable clip that suggests they’re capable of competing even through the losing streak. Houston matched that same 5-5 mark. Both clubs are fighting to stay relevant, which gives this matchup a quiet urgency that the records alone don’t fully capture.

Kansas City Royals Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 28-42
Home Record: 16-20
Away Record: 12-22
Division Record: 12-15
Streak: 3 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .400

Houston Astros Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 32-39
Home Record: 16-19
Away Record: 16-20
Division Record: 4-3
Streak: 1 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .451

Stat Leaders

Kansas City Royals (28-42, #5 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Kameron Misner, 0.600
RBI Leader: Carter Jensen, 32 RBI
Home Run Leader: Bobby Witt Jr., 9 HR
Runs Leader: Bobby Witt Jr., 34 Runs
Hits Leader: Bobby Witt Jr., 77 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Bobby Witt Jr., 24 SB
ERA Leader: Daniel Lynch IV, 1.93 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Michael Wacha, 69 K
Wins Leader: Michael Wacha, 4 W
Saves Leader: Lucas Erceg, 12 SV

Houston Astros (32-39, #4 in division)

Batting Average Leader: LaMonte Wade Jr., 0.333
RBI Leader: Yordan Alvarez, 54 RBI
Home Run Leader: Yordan Alvarez, 24 HR
Runs Leader: Yordan Alvarez, 48 Runs
Hits Leader: Yordan Alvarez, 81 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Cam Smith, 8 SB
ERA Leader: Hunter Brown, 0.84 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Mike Burrows, 60 K
Wins Leader: Spencer Arrighetti, 7 W
Saves Leader: Bryan King, 6 SV

What to Watch For

Yordan Alvarez is the obvious focal point for Houston’s offense — 24 home runs and 54 RBI place him among the more productive hitters in the league, and a Royals pitching staff missing both Seth Lugo (day-7, head) and Kris Bubic (day-15, elbow) will need to navigate carefully around him. Cole Ragans is also unavailable with an elbow issue. That puts pressure on Kansas City’s remaining arms, including Noah Cameron (3.84 ERA, 63 strikeouts, 3 wins) and Stephen Kolek (3.14 ERA, 30 strikeouts, 3 wins), to carry more load than anticipated.

For Kansas City, Bobby Witt Jr. is simply must-watch baseball. His combination of speed — 24 stolen bases — and power (9 home runs, 77 hits) makes him a threat in every phase of the game. Maikel Garcia has been quietly productive as well, hitting .264 with 3 home runs, 25 RBI, and 32 runs scored.

Houston’s own injury situation is significant. Carlos Correa, Hunter Brown, Lance McCullers Jr., and Yainer Diaz are all unavailable, forcing the Astros to piece together their roster. Jeremy Peña (.282, 3 HR, 25 runs) and Isaac Paredes (9 HR, 33 RBI) will need to pick up the slack offensively in a lineup that has been struggling to make consistent contact.

Kansas City Royals Injury Report

Seth Lugo – Head (D7) – The Kansas City Royals placed RHP Seth Lugo on the 7-day injured list due to concussion.
Alec Marsh – Shoulder (D60) – The Kansas City Royals placed RHP Alec Marsh on the 60-day injured list due to a shoulder injury.
Kyle Isbel – Foot (D10) – The Kansas City Royals placed OF Kyle Isbel on the 10-day injured list with a left plantar fasciitis.
Jonathan India – Shoulder (D60) – The Kansas City Royals transferred INF Jonathan India to the 60-day injured list.
Kris Bubic – Elbow (D15) – The Kansas City Royals placed LHP Kris Bubic on the 15-day injured list due to left arm.
Cole Ragans – Elbow (D15) – The Kansas City Royals placed LHP Cole Ragans on the 15-day injured list with elbow impingement.
Nick Mears – Shoulder (D15) – The Kansas City Royals placed RHP Nick Mears on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement.
Carlos Estévez – Foot (D15) – The Kansas City Royals placed RHP Carlos Estévez on the 15-day injured list with left foot contusion.
James McArthur – Elbow (D60) – The Kansas City Royals transferred RHP James McArthur from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.

Houston Astros Injury Report

Cristian Javier – Shoulder (D60) – The Houston Astros placed RHP Cristian Javier from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a right shoulder strain.
LaMonte Wade Jr. – Hamstring (D10) – The Houston Astros placed INF LaMonte Wade on the 10-day injured list due to right hamstring strain.
Hayden Wesneski – Elbow (D60) – The Houston Astros transferred RHP Hayden Wesneski to the 60-day injured list as he recovers from right elbow surgery.
Carlos Correa – Ankle (D60) – The Houston Astros Carlos Correa was transferred to the 60-day injured list, he underwent season-ending surgery to repair a tendon tear in his left ankle, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN.com.
Nick Allen – Hamstring (D10) – The Houston Astros placed INF Nick Allen on the 10-day injured list.
Bennett Sousa – Elbow (D15) – The Houston Astros placed LHP Bennett Sousa on the 15-day injured list due to left elbow inflammation.
Hunter Brown – Shoulder (D60) – The Houston Astros transferred RHP Hunter Brown to the 60-day injured list due to a right shoulder strain.
Ronel Blanco – Elbow (D60) – The Houston Astros transferred RHP Ronel Blanco to the 60-day injured list.
Braden Shewmake – Groin (D10) – The Houston Astros placed INF Braden Shewmake on the 10-day injured list due to right adductor strain.
Yainer Diaz – Abdominal (D10) – The Houston Astros placed C Yainer Diaz on the 10-day injured list due to left oblique strain.
Brandon Walter – Elbow (D60) – The Houston Astros placed LHP Brandon Walter on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from left elbow surgery.
Lance McCullers Jr. – Shoulder (D15) – The Houston Astros placed RHP Lance McCullers on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder inflammation.

Kansas City Royals Upcoming 2026 Schedule

June 13, 2026 vs Houston Astros
June 14, 2026 vs Houston Astros
June 15, 2026 at Washington Nationals
June 16, 2026 at Washington Nationals
June 17, 2026 at Washington Nationals
June 18, 2026 vs St. Louis Cardinals
June 19, 2026 vs St. Louis Cardinals
June 21, 2026 vs St. Louis Cardinals
June 22, 2026 at Tampa Bay Rays
June 23, 2026 at Tampa Bay Rays

Houston Astros Upcoming 2026 Schedule

June 13, 2026 at Kansas City Royals
June 14, 2026 at Kansas City Royals
June 15, 2026 vs Detroit Tigers
June 16, 2026 vs Detroit Tigers
June 17, 2026 vs Detroit Tigers
June 19, 2026 vs Cleveland Guardians
June 20, 2026 vs Cleveland Guardians
June 21, 2026 vs Cleveland Guardians
June 22, 2026 at Toronto Blue Jays
June 23, 2026 at Toronto Blue Jays

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• June 14, 2026 — Kansas City Royals vs Houston Astros | 02:10 PM ET
• June 15, 2026 — Kansas City Royals at Washington Nationals | 06:45 PM ET
• June 16, 2026 — Kansas City Royals at Washington Nationals | 06:45 PM ET
• June 17, 2026 — Kansas City Royals at Washington Nationals | 01:05 PM ET
• June 18, 2026 — Kansas City Royals vs St. Louis Cardinals | 07:40 PM ET

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