Royals vs. Astros Friday gamethread
The Royals must soldier on without Vinnie.
The Royals found out they will not have RBI-machine Vinnie Pasquantino for 6-8 weeks with a broken thumb, which will likely end his season after a collision last night with Yanier Diaz at first base. Nick Loftin was called up to replace Vinnie on the roster, but his void leaves a hole in the lineup.
The Royals will have to battle without him, and they’ll have All-Star pitcher Seth Lugo on the mound tonight. He’s been a bit shaky since the Midsummer Classic, going 3-4 with a 5.20 ERA in seven starts since then.
Seth Lugo heads to the mound tonight in Houston as we look to even the series. pic.twitter.com/jOrnw8yjoM
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) August 30, 2024
Lefty Framber Valdez goes for the Astros - he has the sixth-lowest home run rate among starters due to the highest groundball rate at 59.2 percent
Let's do it again.
— Houston Astros (@astros) August 30, 2024
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Game time is at 7:10 CT on Bally Sports Kansas City.