Collin McHugh (0-1, 135.00 ERA) and Chris Young (0-1, 3.60 ERA) are on the hill in the first of a four-game series between the Houston Astros (2-4) and the Kansas City Royals (4-1) at Minute Maid Park. Action begins at 8:10 p.m. ET on Monday, Apr. 11 and can be seen on RTSW and FSKC.
McHugh pitched 0.1 inning in his last outing, surrendering six runs (one unearned) and walking two in a 16-6 defeat to the Yankees. Preston Tucker (.385 ) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one run, one home run, and one RBI. Young went 5.0 innings, surrendering two runs, striking out four and walking three in a 2-0 defeat to the Mets in his most recent start. Mike Moustakas (.250 ) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one run, one home run, and one RBI.
The odds for Houston and Kansas City are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is currently not available. The Astros are one of the best in the MLB in terms of home runs with 12. Houston leads the MLB in steals, swiping seven bases.
The Royals allow just 0.0 runs per game, ranking them second in the AL.
Predictions: SU Winner – HOU
Notes
Kansas City recorded at least two errors for the first time this season.
The Astros are coming off of a hot pitching game where they recorded 10 strikeouts. The Royals have a record of 1-1 when they are struck out that many times or more.
When they are outhit, the Astros are 0-3. The Royals have a 1-1 record when opponents outhit them.
Kansas City ranks near the bottom of the league at 21st when it comes to home runs, hitting four this season. Houston ranks in the top five with 12.
Houston and Kansas City both rank in the bottom half of the league in hits. Houston sits at 16th with 8.00 hits per game and Kansas City ranks 18th with 7.60.
Both Houston and Kansas City are tied at first for their on-base plus slugging percentage of .000.
When the Royals allow at least one home run, they are 2-1. When the Astros allow one or more homers, they have a 2-3 record.
