Seth Lugo RHP
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
ERA
4.99
172nd
WHIP
1.45
183rd
K/9
6.91
169th
BB/9
2.91
82nd
P-Score47i
FIP
–
HR/9
1.04
110th
OPS/R
–
IP
164.0
Last 5 starts
ERA
5.61
FinalFinal lineupsAL Central / AL West
Kansas City Royals 2, Houston Astros 6
Final Score and Game Recap
Final score, pitching lines and standings context.
7:15 PM ET · Daikin ParkGame-day snapshot Sep 19, 2:02 AM ETFinal lineups lockedCurrent 2026 season stats — updated Oct 12, 5:00 AM ET
Pitching recap
| Pitcher | Team | Role | IP | H | ER | BB | K | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Lugo | KC | StarterLoss | 5.0 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 76 |
| Miguel Ullola | HOU | Starter | 0.2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 11 |
| Bryan King | HOU | ReliefWin | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16 |
Scoring by inning
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Royals | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
 Houston Astros | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 0 |
Top hitters
Jeremy Peña2-for-5 · 1 HR · 2 RBI
Yordan Alvarez2-for-4 · 1 HR · 1 RBI
LaMonte Wade Jr.2-for-4 · 1 HR · 1 RBI
Taylor Trammell1-for-3 · 1 HR · 1 RBI · 1 BB
Daulton Varsho1-for-4 · 1 HR · 1 RBI
Matchup at a glance
PitcherStat calculationPregame contextStarting pitchers
Miguel Ullola RHP
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
ERA
3.38
WHIP
0.75
K/9
11.25
BB/9
1.13
FIP
–
HR/9
2.25
OPS/R
–
IP
8.0
Last 5 starts
One Game Left to Settle the Series
Nothing has separated Kansas City and Houston through two games. The Astros won the opener 4–2, the Royals answered 5–2 on Wednesday, and Thursday becomes a straight decider. Houston’s situation adds weight to an otherwise modest 76–76 record: the Astros still sit first in the AL West. Kansas City sends Seth Lugo to the mound with a 4.99 ERA, although his 4.16 FIP suggests the results have been somewhat harsher than the underlying work. Houston’s starter remains TBD in the available data, so the cleaner comparison comes later in the game. Astros relievers own a 4.11 ERA and 1.28 WHIP; Kansas City’s bullpen is at 4.98 and 1.52. In a series that has already swung once, the late innings may decide who leaves with it.
How the lineups match the starters' pitch mix
Pitch data coverage: partial. Usage and velocity only.
Team OPS vs opposing starter's hand
Lineup strength vs today's starter
Weighted by batting-order spot. Season rates are regressed toward league average before they enter the model.
KC.727
−17 ptsOPS edge
HOU
.744
Slight edge: HOU
Lineups
Final lineupsOrder from the stored snapshot; treat as unofficial until the card is filed.Full lineup page
Team comparison
KC·HOUAVG.248 8th.242 18th
OPS.718 16th.732 7th
Home runs170 21st226 1st
Runs690 22nd734 13th
OBP.316 18th.315 19th
SLG.402 15th.417 4th
KC·HOU1stMLB rank30th
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KC·HOU1stMLB rank30th
no league rank
no league rank
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KC·HOU+21728th
Run differential
+32713th
69–93 Record81–81
4–6 Last 103–7
Last 10 games
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2026 head-to-head
Season Series
3—3
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Royals?+
Seth Lugo (4.99 ERA, 7–8) is listed as the starter.
Who is starting for the Astros?+
Miguel Ullola (3.38 ERA, 0–0) is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
7:15 PM ET at Daikin Park.
Where is the game being played?+
Daikin Park, home of the Houston Astros.
Are the lineups confirmed?+
Not as official league cards. The orders shown are the current projected or last-posted lineups.
How have the Royals and Astros performed head-to-head?+
Season series: Astros 3–3 this season.
How do the starters compare on P-Score?+
P-Score is available for one starter only.