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MLB Game Preview · April 26, 2025

Houston Astros at Kansas City Royals

Current matchup information, probable starters, batting orders, and the game notes that matter.

FinalKauffman Stadium8:40 p.m.

Game at a glance

Houston Astros visits Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium, with first pitch scheduled for 8:40 p.m.. Both batting orders are confirmed and listed below.

Batting orders

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Houston Astros

  1. 1Jose AltuveLFSeason AVG—
  2. 2Yordan AlvarezDHSeason AVG—
  3. 3Isaac Paredes3BSeason AVG—
  4. 4Jeremy PeñaSSSeason AVG—
  5. 5Christian Walker1BSeason AVG—
  6. 6Yainer DiazCSeason AVG—
  7. 7Zach DezenzoRFSeason AVG—
  8. 8Jake MeyersCFSeason AVG—
  9. 9Mauricio Dubón2BSeason AVG—

Kansas City Royals

  1. 1Jonathan India3BSeason AVG—
  2. 2Bobby WittSSSeason AVG—
  3. 3Salvador Perez1BSeason AVG—
  4. 4Mark CanhaLFSeason AVG—
  5. 5Maikel Garcia2BSeason AVG—
  6. 6Hunter RenfroeRFSeason AVG—
  7. 7Vinnie PasquantinoDHSeason AVG—
  8. 8Freddy FerminCSeason AVG—
  9. 9Drew WatersCFSeason AVG—

Pitching matchup

VISITING STARTER

Framber Valdez

Houston Astros

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HOME STARTER

Michael Wacha

Kansas City Royals

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