Royals blank Astros to take series finale

Jun 14, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals second baseman Michael Massey (19) throws to first base after forcing out Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker (8) during the seventh inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images | Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images The Royals shut out the Astros on Sunday after allowing 18 runs the first two games. Stephen Kolek was great in the Royals 4-0 victory.

The Royals record moves to 29-43 on the series after a 2-4 homestand. The Royals got on the board early and often against Spencer Arrighetti, who is having a great start to his season. In the bottom of the first, Bobby Witt Jr.

singled and stole second with one out. Maikel Garcia drove him in with a laser to left field to put the Royals up 1-0 immediately. Maikel drives in Bobby to give the Royals an early 1-0 lead.

pic.twitter.com/3aTy9ITC80— Royals.

TV (@kcroyalstv) June 14, 2026Witt turned 26 today and he was doing everything. On the day, he went 2-4 with two stolen bases and a run scored. Oh, and he added this diving catch to his long resume of nearly impossible plays.

Birthday Bob's putting on a show. 🤩Vote Bobby: https://t.co/fEY1ycYg48pic.

twitter.com/gc8dKG3C5I— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) June 14, 2026The Royals tacked on 3 runs in the bottom half of the 3rd inning. Isaac Collins walked on 4 pitches to start the inning; he went to third on Carter Jensen’s single.

After Witt popped out, Jac Caglianone came through, lining a single into right. Garcia just got one past the third baseman down the line (ala Salvy in 2014) to bring Jensen and Jac in on the double, 4-0 Kansas City. Jac and Maikel add on to the lead in the 3rd!

pic.twitter.com/ZbzPpl8hvo— Royals.

TV (@kcroyalstv) June 14, 2026That was all that Stephen Kolek needed as he was untouchable all day. Kolek went 7.1 innings, allowing 5 hits, no runs, walking 1 and striking out 4.

His ERA for the season now sits at 2.68. He also made this nice play to start a huge double