Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez celebrates after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Houston Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Houston Astros' Jon Singleton, right, is congratulated by Yordan Alvarez (44) after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Kansas City Royals left fielder MJ Melendez catches a line drive hit by Houston Astros' Jose Altuve during the third inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña dives for but misses a base hit by Kansas City Royals' Tommy Pham during the third inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Alec Marsh winds up to deliver during the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Alec Marsh walks near the mound after giving up a solo home run to Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez during the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)