Aug 30, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Aug 30, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez (59) reacts to striking out Kansas City Royals designated hitter Nick Loftin (12) (not pictured) to end the seventh inning at Minute Maid Park. Kansas City Royals left two men in scoring position .Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images; Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images