Lugo's Eight Scoreless Innings Lead Royals Past Astros 2-0

Seth Lugo delivered a dominant performance for the Kansas City Royals, pitching eight scoreless innings with eight strikeouts and just one walk to lead his team to a 2-0 win over the Houston Astros. Lugo's efficient outing, achieved on only 94 pitches, prevented the Astros from advancing any runner past second base and marked the Royals' first shutout of the season. The game was notably brisk, lasting just under two hours, with Kansas City scoring both runs on sacrifice flies in consecutive innings. This victory extended the Royals' winning streak to five games, helping them recover from a recent slump and bringing their record to 13-14. Lugo's strong showing, utilizing a diverse pitch mix, has been pivotal in the team's recent turnaround and boosts their hopes for reaching a .500 record in the next game. The Royals will look to maintain their momentum as they face the Astros again in the upcoming matchup.