Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez, left, and closer Josh Hader (71) high-five after a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve, right, forces out Kansas City Royals' Dairon Blanco, left, before turning an unassisted double play on Bobby Witt Jr. during the eighth inning of a baseball game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher John Schreiber walks near the mound after giving up a two-run hit to Houston Astros Mauricio Dubón during the eighth inning of a baseball game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez, left, forces out Houston Astros' Victor Caratini at home plate during the eighth inning of a baseball game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Houston Astros' Jason Heyward celebrates after hitting a two-run double during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Houston Astros' Mauricio Dubón celebrates after hitting a two-run single during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino reacts after injuring his right hand on a play during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Houston Astros' Zach Dezenzo celebrates after drawing a bases-loaded walk during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)