Wash, rinse, repeat. The Astros have now played 24 innings without scoring a run. They’ve lost their last two games against the Royals by the same score: 2-0. These two consecutive shutouts mark the 50th time in franchise history that Houston has been shut out for at least two straight games. That doesn’t seem optimal.
Odds are that the Astros won’t be shut out for a third time in a row on Sunday. The last time this occurred was during the 1985 season. Never say never, though. As long as certain hitters fail to produce in key moments, this lineup will not score many runs.