Astros Aim for Series Sweep Against Royals with Hunter Brown on the Mound

The Houston Astros are set to play a critical series against the Kansas City Royals, starting tonight at 8:10 ET at Daikin Park. With playoff aspirations on the line, the Astros are looking to sweep the three-game series, especially with ace Hunter Brown taking the mound.

The Royals, who have already been eliminated from playoff contention, are struggling, having lost nine of their last 13 games. They will start pitcher Michael Wacha, who has been performing well with four consecutive quality starts. Meanwhile, the Astros are coming off a sweep by the Tampa Bay Rays and are determined to avoid falling below .500 for the first time since late August.

Houston's lineup has been heavily reliant on Yordan Alvarez, and the team anticipates the return of former All-Star Carlos Correa from injury, which could bolster their chances. Hunter Brown, with a 5-3 record and a 3.52 ERA, is expected to deliver a strong performance against the Royals, having previously faced them successfully.