Kansas City Royals pulled off the upset to defeat Houston Astros. Kansas City Royals entered the game as the decided underdog, with a 28% chance to win before the game started.
Kansas City Royals seized control early, taking their first lead toward the beginning of the game. Houston Astros did not go quietly, recapturing the lead for themselves, until Kansas City Royals regained control for good during the middle stretches of the game.