MLB Recap · August 24, 2021

Kansas City Royals at Houston Astros: Final Score & Recap

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Line Score

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The Story

AI recap unavailable for archived games. The final score, win-probability story, biggest plays, and top performers are all shown below.

Win Probability

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DiamondIQ model home win probability across the game (pre-game 67.3% → final 100%).

Biggest Plays by Win-Probability Added

Whit Merrifield Lineout
Top 3rd · off Luis Garcia
-7.0%
Carlos Correa Double
Bot 3rd · off Brady Singer
+6.7%
Top 3rd · off Luis Garcia
+5.5%
Nicky Lopez Caught Stealing Home
Top 3rd · off Luis Garcia
-5.5%
Ryan O'Hearn Strikeout
Top 2nd · off Luis Garcia
-4.0%

Top Batters by WPA

Carlos Correa+7.5%+1.8 RE24
Michael Brantley+2.8%+1.1 RE24
Michael A. Taylor+2.5%+0.2 RE24

Top Pitchers by WPA

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