Houston Astros starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi reacts after striking out Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. to end the top of the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Houston Astros starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi (16) talks to catcher Yainer Diaz during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. (7) celebrates after his solo home run against the Houston Astros with third base coach Vance Wilson, left, during the eighth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Houston Astros starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi throws against the Kansas City Royals during the seventh inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Houston Astros starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi celebrates in the dugout after completing the seventh inning against the Kansas City Royals in a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. (7) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run as Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena, back left, watches during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Cole Ragans, left, walks back to the mound after Houston Astros' Jeremy Pena, back right, hit a 2-run triple during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Houston Astros relief pitcher Ryan Pressly reacts after the final out of a win over the Kansas City Royals in a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)