Houston Astros' Ben Gamel, right, is congratulated by Mauricio Dubón (14) after hitting a solo home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez delivers during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve (27) is mobbed by his teammates after hitting a walk-off RBI double during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Seth Lugo delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez appeals to first base umpire Phil Cuzzi on a checked swing by Kansas City Royals' Freddy Fermin during the seventh inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Houston Astros relief pitcher Bryan Abreu walks near the mound after giving up a base hit to Kansas City Royals pinch-hitter Kyle Isbel during the eighth inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Houston Astros relief pitcher Bryan Abreu delivers during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)