It’s the Houston Astros versus the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on June 12, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 8:10 PM ET
- Location: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO
- Streaming: Houston Astros – MLB.TV, Kansas City Royals – MLB.TV
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Houston Astros vs. Kansas City Royals on June 12, 2026
Watch the Kansas City Royals take on the Houston Astros live with DIRECTV on Space City Home Network (Channel 674) and MLB Kansas City Royals (Channel 671) on June 12, 2026 at 8:10 PM ET.
Houston Astros (31-39) at Kansas City Royals (28-41) — Game Preview
The Houston Astros bring a 31-39 record into Kauffman Stadium to meet the 28-41 Kansas City Royals, two clubs working through difficult stretches in their respective divisions. The visitors carry the heavier bat into this one, anchored by a designated hitter slugging .636 while the Royals lean on a younger lineup still finding its footing at the plate.
Yordan Alvarez headlines the Houston attack with a .316 average, 22 home runs and 48 RBIs, the kind of middle-of-the-order presence that reshapes an at-bat before the first pitch. Christian Walker gives the Astros a second run producer at first base, matching that 48-RBI total while adding 16 home runs of his own.
On the home side, outfielder Jac Caglianone has settled in with a team-best .279 average and a .351 on-base percentage, the steadiest bat in a Kansas City order searching for consistency. Salvador Perez remains the power threat behind him, with 9 home runs and 26 RBIs from the catcher’s spot.
Streaming
Houston Astros – MLB.TV, Kansas City Royals – MLB.TV
League Packages
What Time is the Houston Astros vs. Kansas City Royals Game Today?
The Houston Astros vs. Kansas City Royals game starts at 8:10 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Houston Astros vs. Kansas City Royals?
You can watch Houston Astros vs. Kansas City Royals on Houston Astros – MLB.TV, Kansas City Royals – MLB.TV and MLB Extra Innings®.
Houston Astros vs. Kansas City Royals Channel on DIRECTV
Astros games air on Space City Home Network (Channel 674). Royals games air on MLB Kansas City Royals (Channel 671).
Players to Watch: Houston Astros vs. Kansas City Royals
Houston Astros
Yordan Alvarez — DH. The centerpiece of the Houston lineup, Alvarez is hitting .316 with 22 home runs and 48 RBIs from the designated hitter spot. His .430 on-base percentage and .636 slugging mark make him the rare bat that pairs patience with damage on contact.
Christian Walker — 1B. Walker gives the Astros another run producer, driving in 48 runs to go with 16 home runs at first base. His .249 average puts more of the value on his power, giving Houston another middle-of-the-order bat behind Alvarez.
Kansas City Royals
Jac Caglianone — RF. The rookie right fielder leads the Royals with a .279 average and gets on base at a .351 clip, making him the table-setter Kansas City has needed. His .457 slugging shows the extra-base pop is starting to follow the contact.
Salvador Perez — C. The veteran catcher supplies the power in this order with 9 home runs and 26 RBIs. His .197 average reflects a slow stretch at the plate, but the threat behind each swing keeps him a factor in run-scoring situations.
Carter Jensen — C. Jensen has driven in 31 runs with 8 home runs, the team RBI leader among Kansas City’s eligible bats. His .215 average leaves room to grow, though the run production keeps him in the heart of the order.
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