Another Opportunity Squandered, Astros Fall To Royals 4-2

Consistently inconsistent? Or inconsistently consistent?

Either way, that’s your 2023 Houston Astros in a nutshell.

Following a rather disappointing series against the A’s at Minute Maid Park, the Astros were hoping to start their quick three-game road trip to Kansas City on a high note. The race for the AL West is incredibly close with only a couple weeks remaining on the season. This series against the Royals represents a prime opportunity to pad their slight division lead.

But much like the series against the A’s, the Astros failed to produce when it mattered most in this game. The lineup fell silent for most of the game, especially with runners in scoring position. Alex Bregman’s two…