The Houston Astros (74-62) hope to finish off a sweep of a four-game series versus the Kansas City Royals (75-62), at 2:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.

The probable pitchers are Ronel Blanco (9-6) for the Astros and Alec Marsh for the Royals.

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Astros vs. Royals Pitcher Matchup Info

• Date: Sunday, September 1, 2024
• Time: 2:10 p.m. ET
• TV: SCHN
• Location: Houston, Texas
• Venue: Minute Maid Park
• Live Stream: Fubo
• Probable Pitchers: Blanco – HOU (9-6, 3.14 ERA) vs Marsh – KC (0-0, 0.00 ERA)

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Astros Probable Starting Pitcher Today: Ronel Blanco

• Blanco (9-6) will take to the mound for the Astros and make his 26th start of the season.
• The right-hander’s last appearance was on Monday, when he threw 5 2/3 innings against the Philadelphia Phillies, giving up two earned runs while allowing seven hits.
• The 31-year-old has an ERA of 3.14 and 8.9 strikeouts per nine innings, with a batting average against of .191 in 25 games this season.
• He has earned a quality start 12 times in 25 starts this season.
• Blanco has started 25 games this season, and he’s lasted five or more innings 20 times. He averages 5.7 innings per appearance.
• In 25 appearances this season, he has finished five without allowing an earned run.
• Among qualified major league pitchers this season, the 31-year-old’s 3.14 ERA ranks 10th, 1.081 WHIP ranks 11th, and 8.9 K/9 ranks 23rd.

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Royals Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: Alec Marsh

• Marsh will make his first start of the season for the Royals.
• It’s the first appearance this season for the 26-year-old righty, and his first outing in more than a year.

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