Highlights: Houston Astros 5-7 Kansas City Royals in MLB

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5-7.

Royals scoreless in the ninth inning and could see the Astros turn the game around.

Astros with three points in the eighth inning to stay close on the scoreboard.

Royals blank in the eighth inning.

Astros scoreless in the seventh inning and Royals have a chance to close out the game.

Pointless Royals in seventh inning.

Astros go blank.

Royals with three points in the sixth inning to open a large lead.

Fifth inning zero. Both teams go through the third straight without scoring.

Fourth inning with no points. Second in a row.

Both teams go blank in the third inning.

Astros with a point in the second inning to continue scoring.

Royals scoreless in the second inning.

Astros with a point in the first inning.

Royals with four points in the first inning.

0-0.

Minute Maid Park is a baseball stadium located in Houston, Texas that serves as the home of the Houston Astros in the MLB. It is known for its retractable roof, capacity for over 40,000 spectators, and various amenities for fans.

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The Astros won the last game, remaining in the fight for first place. The Royals arrive at the game with three consecutive victories, recovering in the competition.

Origin of Baseball: Although its exact origins are debated, modern baseball is a modern form of baseball. It has been played in the United States since the mid-19th century. The first professional team, the Cincinnati Red Stockings, was formed in 1869.

Babe Ruth and home run records: Babe Ruth é He is one of MLB’s most iconic players. In 1927, he set a record by hitting 60 home runs in a single season, a mark that remained for 34 years.

Longest Game: The longest baseball game in Major League history occurred in 1st place. May 1920, when the Boston Red Sox faced the Washington Senators. The game lasted 26 innings and was played for 8 hours and 6 minutes.

Cy Young and his pitching records: Cy Young é He is one of the most legendary pitchers in history. He holds the record for most wins in MLB, with 511. Additionally, each league's Best Pitcher award is named after him: the Cy Young Award.

The first televised game: On August 26, 1939, the first baseball game was broadcast on television. It was an exhibition game between the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds.

Jackie Robinson and racial integration: Jackie Robinson broke the racial barrier in the major leagues when he debuted for the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947. He was the first black MLB player in the modern era and é It is a symbol of the fight against racial discrimination in sport.

Fastest perfect game: San Francisco Giants pitcher Matt Cain threw a perfect game on June 13, 2012 against the Houston Astros. It was the fastest perfect game in Major League Baseball history, lasting just 2 hours and 36 minutes.

The New York Yankees: The New York Yankees are one of the most successful teams in MLB. They have won 27 World Series, more than any other team in history.

Longest World Series: The 1912 World Series between the Boston Red Sox and New York Giants lasted eight games due to a tie. It was the longest series in terms of games played in World Series history.

The record for games won in a season: The Chicago Cubs set a record in 1906 by winning 116 games in a single regular season. This record still stands.

The team with the most Major League Baseball (MLB) titles is the New York Yankees. The Yankees have a rich and successful history in MLB, with numerous championships spanning decades. However, the exact number of titles may have changed since then, as championships are decided each season.

About the divisions and how the competition works. Major League Baseball (MLB) is divided into two leagues: the American League (American League - AL) and the National League (National League - NL). Each league is made up of three divisions, totaling six divisions in total. Listed below are the MLB divisions:
American League (AL):
1. Eastern Division (AL East): Comprises teams located mainly in the northeastern region of the United States.
    -New York Yankees
    -Boston Red Sox
    -Tampa Bay Rays
    -Toronto Blue Jays
    -Baltimore Orioles

2. Central Division (AL Central): Includes teams from the central United States.
    -Chicago White Sox
    - Cleveland Guardians (formerly Cleveland Indians)
    -Detroit Tigers
    -Kansas City Royals
    - Minnesota Twins

3. West Division (AL West): Contains teams from the West Coast and other regions of the western United States.
    - Houston Astros
    -Oakland Athletics
    - Seattle Mariners
    -Los Angeles Angels
    -Texas Rangers

National League (NL):
1. East Division (NL East): Comprises teams located mainly in the northeastern region of the United States.
    -Atlanta Braves
    -New York Mets
    -Philadelphia Phillies
    -Miami Marlins
    -Washington Nationals

2. Central Division (NL Central): Includes teams from the central United States.
    -Milwaukee Brewers
    -Chicago Cubs
    - St. Louis Cardinals
    -Cincinnati Reds
    -Pittsburgh Pirates

3. West Division (NL West): Contains teams from the West Coast and other regions of the western United States.
    -Los Angeles Dodgers
    -San Francisco Giants
    - San Diego Padres
    -Arizona Diamondbacks
    -Colorado Rockies.

Major League Baseball (MLB) regulation is mandatory. It is extensive and covers many aspects of how the league works, from the rules of the game to how it works. the hiring and discipline policies. Here are some of the key points of MLB regulation:

1. Rules of the Game: The official rules of baseball, which include rules for hitting, pitching, running, defending, and so on, are defined by MLB regulation. This includes aspects such as the number of hits, pitches, bases, among others.

2. Regular Season: The regulation establishes the length of the regular season, the number of games, how teams are divided into divisions and how the playoffs are structured.

3. Playoffs: Defines how teams qualify for the playoffs, playoff series, and specific rules for division series, championship series, and World Series.

4. Player Hiring: Rules for drafting amateurs, player contracts, minimum and maximum salaries, free agency rules, among others.

Major League Baseball (MLB) is the name of the game. Major League Baseball in the United States and Canada. É It is made up of 30 teams, evenly divided between the American League (AL) and the National League (NL), with each league divided into three divisions. The MLB regular season runs from April to September, with teams playing 162 games.

At the end of the regular season, teams compete for playoff spots, which include the Division Series, Championship Series, and World Series.   This is the final series, where the champions of the American League and the National League face off to determine the MLB champion.

It is known for its rich history, featuring baseball legends such as Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, and Jackie Robinson. In addition, the league features iconic stadiums such as Yankee Stadium and Fenway Park.

 MLB is a popular sport in the United States, with a strong cheering culture and tradition, and the MLB is one of the best sports in the world. one of the top sports leagues in the country.

The Houston Astros vs Kansas City Royals game will be played at Minute Maid Park, with a capacity of 41.000 people.

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