In a tense matchup, the Houston Astros fell to the Kansas City Royals 2-0, continuing their struggle at the plate despite solid pitching performances. Astros' slugger Yordan Alvarez, known for his power against Royals' Seth Lugo, was unable to capitalize with a hit, contributing to a disappointing night where the team left runners stranded in scoring positions. Jose Altuve's ongoing slump has also raised concerns, hitting just .230 over the last 15 games. Meanwhile, Hayden Wesneski, although showing a slight dip in velocity, managed to hold the Royals to two runs over five innings, illustrating the impact of poor luck on his performance.