Witt and India each drive in 2 runs as the Royals beat the Astros 7-5
- The Kansas City Royals secured a 7-5 victory over the Houston Astros Monday night in Houston, fueled by two-run contributions from both Bobby Witt Jr. And Jonathan India.
- The Royals built an early lead after Michael Massey homered to spark a four-run second inning against rookie starter Ryan Gusto.
- Additional runs were scored in the third inning thanks to Witt's season-opening triple and RBI singles from India, Pasquantino, and Drew Waters, while Michael Wacha pitched 6 1/3 innings, allowing two runs.
- Carlos Estévez earned his 12th save, Wacha improved to a 3-4 record despite limited run support of 1.79 runs per game, and India and Witt each drove in two runs.
- With this victory, the Royals improved to 25-18 and eight wins in their last 10 games, while the Astros fell to a.500 record at 20-20, preparing for a rematch on Tuesday.
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Witt and India each drive in two runs in the Royals' 7-5 win over the Astros.
HOUSTON (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. and Jonathan India each drove in two runs to help Michael Wacha and the Kansas City Royals beat the Houston Astros 7-5 on Monday. Michael Massey homered and Kansas City improved to 8-2 in its last 10 games. India finished with three hits, and Witt, Vinnie Pasquantino and Kyle Isbel each had two. Wacha (3-4) allowed two runs and eight hits in 6 1/3 innings. Carlos Estevez got three outs for his 12th save. Massey spar…

Witt and India each drive in 2 runs as the Royals beat the Astros 7-5
HOUSTON (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. and Jonathan India each drove in two runs to help Michael Wacha and the Kansas City Royals beat the Houston Astros 7-5 on Monday night. Michael Massey homered as Kansas City improved to 8-2 in its last 10 games.

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Royals 7, Astros 5 Bobby Witt Jr. and Jonathan India each drove in two runs to help Michael Wacha and the Kansas City Royals beat the Houston Astros 7-5 on Monday night. Michael Massey homered as Kansas City improved to 8-2 in its last 10 games. India finished with three hits, and Witt, Vinnie Pasquantino and Kyle Isbel each had two. Michael Wacha (3-4) allowed two runs and eight hits in 6 1/3 innings. Carlos Estévez got three outs for his 12th…
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