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Lyles pitches five scoreless, Royals beat Astros 3-2 as Houston maintains hold on wild-card spot

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By JOSHUA KOCH
Associated Press

HOUSTON (AP) — Jordan Lyles gave up just two hits in five innings, Bobby Witt Jr. drove in his 93rd run of the season and the Kansas City Royals beat the Houston Astros 3-2. Houston has lost four of its last five games and fell to 39-41 at home this year. Still, the Astros maintained their half-game lead for the final AL wild-card spot over Seattle. The Royals have won nine of their last 10 games for the first time since July 20-30, 2017. The win also clinched a fourth straight series win for the first time since 2019. Lyles (5-17) held the Astros to just one hit through the first four innings, while striking out three and walking two. Taylor Clarke got the last five outs for his third save of the season.

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