Royals Top Astros, Tie Division Race | MLB News

MLB Baseball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 17, 2026 · 1m

Royals stun Astros 5-2, snapping Houston’s grip on AL West lead and tying them with the Rangers in a brutal division race. John Rave and Michael Massey hit homers, Daniel Lynch IV shut down the bats for five innings, and a costly Astros error added insurance. Jeremy Peña and Yainer Diaz kept Houston alive offensively, but it wasn’t enough. Seth Lugo faces Miguel Ullara in the finale — and with wild card spots still up for grabs, every pitch matters as the season tightens its grip. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…