Houston Astros Survive Severe Weather Delay to Beat Kansas City Royals

earlier in the week, the Kansas City Royals hosted one of the most unique weather delays in recent memory. However, their match against the Houston Astros on Saturday was much more traditional.

The Astros and Royals were locked at 7-7 in the eighth inning when play was suspended due to severe weather. Shortly after the delay began, reports emerged that tornado sirens went off at Kauffman Stadium.

The game resumed an hour after the delay, with the Astros at the plate in the eighth inning. Houston went on to win the game in the ninth inning when Christian Walker reached first base on a throwing error by Kansas City's Nick Loftin, allowing Joey Loperfido to score from third base. Bryan Abreu closed out the ninth for his fifth save.

This delay was anything but unexpected. Fans had already experienced a lengthy weather delay in their previous match against the Texas Rangers, which lasted over two hours. However, little to no rain fell at the stadium during that delay, with sunny skies dominating the scene.

But fans got their money's worth before the delay. For the Astros, Christian Walker, Brice Matthews, and Jake Meyers all hit home runs. For Kansas City, Lane Thomas homered. Houston's Jose Altuve homered in the eighth inning to tie the game just before the tarp was put on the field.

On Friday, Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez delivered one of the most incredible first innings in baseball history. Alvarez hit two home runs and drove in six runs in a nine-run first inning for the Astros. One of those home runs was a grand slam.

Alvarez became the first player in baseball history to hit two home runs - one of which being a grand slam - and drive in at least six runs in the first inning of a game. He also joined David Ortiz as the second hitter since 1920 to have six RBI in the first inning. Alvarez became the third Astros hitter to have two home runs in an inning, joining Lee May and Jeff Bagwell.

Alvarez also hit the sixth grand slam of his career, tying Bagwell for second most in franchise history. He is now one behind Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman, and Carlos Lee for most grand slams in franchise history.