Royals 7-1 Astros (19 Jun, 2005) Play-by-Play

Kansas City Royals

25-43, 15-21 home


HOU
KC

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	2	0
0	2	0	0	0	3	2	0	-	7	11	1

R. Hernandez5-7

7.0 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 6 K, 3 BB

B. Backe6-5

6.0 IP, 5 H, 5 ER, 2 K, 5 BB

AstrosTop 1st
- R. Hernandez pitching for KC
  HOU
  KC
- Pitch
  1
  Strike Looking
  2
  Ball
  3
  Ball
  4
  Foul Ball
  5
  Fly Out
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors
RoyalsBottom 1st
- B. Backe pitching for HOU
  HOU
  KC
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors
AstrosTop 2nd
- R. Hernandez pitching for KC
  HOU
  KC
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors
RoyalsBottom 2nd
- B. Backe pitching for HOU
  HOU
  KC
- M Teahen to second on wild pitch by B Backe.
  0
  0
- M Teahen scored, S Costa to third on passed ball by B Ausmus.
  0
  1
- 2 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors
AstrosTop 3rd
- R. Hernandez pitching for KC
  HOU
  KC
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors
RoyalsBottom 3rd
- B. Backe pitching for HOU
  HOU
  KC
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors
AstrosTop 4th
- R. Hernandez pitching for KC
  HOU
  KC
- W Taveras safe at first on error by pitcher R Hernandez.
  0
  2
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 1 Error
RoyalsBottom 4th
- B. Backe pitching for HOU
  HOU
  KC
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors
AstrosTop 5th
- R. Hernandez pitching for KC
  HOU
  KC
- M Ensberg stole second.
  0
  2
- 1 Run, 1 Hit, 0 Errors
RoyalsBottom 5th
- B. Backe pitching for HOU
  HOU
  KC
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors
AstrosTop 6th
- R. Hernandez pitching for KC
  HOU
  KC
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors
RoyalsBottom 6th
- B. Backe pitching for HOU
  HOU
  KC
- 3 Runs, 4 Hits, 0 Errors
AstrosTop 7th
- R. Hernandez pitching for KC
  HOU
  KC
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors
RoyalsBottom 7th
- D. Wheeler pitching for HOU
  HOU
  KC
- Jo. Franco pitching for HOU
  HOU
  KC
- Jo. Franco pitching for KC
  HOU
  KC
- 2 Runs, 4 Hits, 0 Errors
AstrosTop 8th
- A. Burgos pitching for KC
  HOU
  KC
- M. Wood pitching for KC
  HOU
  KC
- M. Wood pitching for HOU
  HOU
  KC
- 0 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors
RoyalsBottom 8th
- B. Lidge pitching for HOU
  HOU
  KC
- D DeJesus picked off first.
  1
  7
- 0 Runs, 2 Hits, 0 Errors
AstrosTop 9th
- M. MacDougal pitching for KC
  HOU
  KC
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors

Astros
7
Royals
0

Game 1

18/6

Astros
6
Royals
2

Game 2

19/6

Astros
1
Royals
7

Game 3

19/6

Kauffman Stadium

7:10 PM, 19 June 2005

Kansas City, Missouri

Attendance: 20,214

Game Time:2:41

Umpires:
Home Plate Umpire - Jim Joyce
First Base Umpire - Laz Diaz
Second Base Umpire - Dana Demuth
Third Base Umpire - Marty Foster

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Milwaukee	93	69	.574	-	L1
St. Louis	83	79	.512	10	W1
Chicago	83	79	.512	10	L1
Cincinnati	77	85	.475	16	W1
Pittsburgh	76	86	.469	17	L1

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Cleveland	92	69	.571	-	L2
Kansas City	86	76	.531	6.5	W1
Detroit	86	76	.531	6.5	L2
Minnesota	82	80	.506	10.5	L4
Chicago	41	121	.253	51.5	W2

Braves' Joe Jiménez expected to sit out 8-12 months after knee surgery

Braves reliever Joe Jiménez is expected to sit out much of the 2025 season and possibly all of it after surgery to repair cartilage in his left knee.

Wandy Peralta picks up option with Padres, Ha-Seong Kim declines

Left-hander Wandy Peralta exercised his $4.25 million option to remain with the Padres on Monday, while Gold Glove infielder Ha-Seong Kim declined his $8 million mutual option to become a free agent and will receive a $2 million buyout.

Twins pick up reliever Jorge Alcala's $1.5M option for next season

The Twins exercised their $1.5 million club option for reliever Jorge Alcala on Monday.

ESPN BET is owned and operated by PENN Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries ('PENN'). ESPN BET is available in states where PENN is licensed to offer sports wagering. Must be 21+ to wager. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER.

Houston Astros

Kansas City Royals

R. Hernandez5-7

B. Backe6-5

Game Information

2024 National League Central Standings

2024 American League Central Standings

MLB News

Braves' Joe Jiménez expected to sit out 8-12 months after knee surgery

Wandy Peralta picks up option with Padres, Ha-Seong Kim declines

Twins pick up reliever Jorge Alcala's $1.5M option for next season

Pitch
1 Strike Looking
2 Ball
3 Ball
4 Foul Ball
5 Fly Out