Astros @ Royals · Jun 14, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Game 72 · Sun, Jun 14, 2026

Kauffman Stadium Regular Season

Houston Astros Astros 0

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DAY game

4 Kansas City Royals Royals

Away starter

Spencer Arrighetti

Home starter

Stephen Kolek

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Kolek's latest gem one of many celebrations for Bobby's birthday victory

KANSAS CITY -- Bobby Witt Jr. had a memorable 26th birthday Sunday. He scored the game’s first run, made an outstanding diving catch and even stole his MLB-leading 25th and 26th bases in the Royals’ 4-0 victory over the Astros at Kauffman Stadium. “That’s all I wanted for my birthday

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Stephen Kolek's scoreless start leads Royals' 4-0 win00:03:17

Stephen Kolek tosses seven scoreless innings and strikes out four batters in the Royals' 4-0 shutout victory over the Astros

Condensed Game: HOU@KC - 6/14/2600:10:26

Condensed Game: Yordan Alvarez and the Astros take on Stephen Kolek and the Royals on June 14, 2026

Maikel Garcia's two-run double00:00:21

Maikel Garcia extends the Royals' lead to 4-0 over the Astros on a two-run double to left field in the bottom of the 3rd inning

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