The Royals wore their City Connect uniforms for Friday night's game at Kauffman Stadium.
The Houston Astros built a huge first-inning lead and maintained it to win the game.
Friday's action at The K concluded with a fireworks display after the game.
The Kansas City Royals wore their City Connect uniforms for Friday night’s series opener against the Houston Astros at Kauffman Stadium.
The visitors got out to a huge lead in the first inning and rode it all the way to the end, in spite of the Royals’ best efforts to rally.
The series resumes Saturday evening. Until then, here are photos from Friday’s action, which was followed by fireworks at The K.
Baseballs fill a basket during batting practice before a game between the Kansas City Royals and Houston Astros on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) chats during batting practice before a game against the Houston Astros on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Kansas City Royals left fielder Isaac Collins (1) smiles while signing baseballs during batting practice before a game against the Houston Astros on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Kansas City Royals left fielder Isaac Collins (1) signs baseballs during batting practice before a game against the Houston Astros on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) chats during batting practice before a baseball game against the Houston Astros on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Kansas City Royals players are pictured in the dugout wearing the team's new "Forever Fountains" City Connect uniforms for a game against the Houston Astros on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Kansas City Royals center fielder Kameron Misner (26), wearing the team's new "Forever Fountains" City Connect uniform, stretches before a game against the Houston Astros on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Kansas City Royals players stand for the national anthem wearing the team's new "Forever Fountains" City Connect uniforms for a game against the Houston Astros on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Kansas City Royals players stand for the national anthem wearing the team's new "Forever Fountains" City Connect uniforms before a game against the Houston Astros on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Wearing the Kansas City Royals' new "Forever Fountains" City Connect uniform, pitcher Luinder Avila (58) throws during the first inning of a game against the Houston Astros on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Wearing the Kansas City Royals' new "Forever Fountains" City Connect uniform, first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (9) plays against the Houston Astros on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Wearing the Kansas City Royals' new "Forever Fountains" City Connect uniform, second baseman Michael Massey (19) watches a play in the first inning against the Houston Astros on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Wearing the Kansas City Royals' new "Forever Fountains" City Connect uniform, manager Matt Quatraro (33), center, watches from the dugout during the first inning of a game against the Houston Astros on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Wearing the Kansas City Royals' new "Forever Fountains" City Connect uniform, right fielder Jac Caglianone (14) hits a foul ball during the first inning of a game against the Houston Astros on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Wearing the Kansas City Royals' new "Forever Fountains" City Connect uniform, first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (9) hits a single in the first inning against the Houston Astros on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Wearing the Kansas City Royals' new "Forever Fountains" City Connect uniform, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) watches from the dugout during a game against the Houston Astros on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Wearing the Kansas City Royals' new "Forever Fountains" City Connect uniform, manager Matt Quatraro (33) watches from the dugout during the first inning of a game against the Houston Astros on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Wearing the Kansas City Royals' new "Forever Fountains" City Connect uniform, center fielder Kameron Misner (26) waits for a pitch in the first inning during a game against the Houston Astros on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Wearing the Kansas City Royals' new "Forever Fountains" City Connect uniform, right fielder Jac Caglianone (14) swings at a pitch for a strike in the first inning against the Houston Astros on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Wearing the Kansas City Royals' new "Forever Fountains" City Connect uniform, center fielder Kameron Misner (26) swings at a pitch for a strike in the first inning against the Houston Astros on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Kansas City Royals players wore their new "Forever Fountains" City Connect uniforms for a game against the Houston Astros on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Wearing the Kansas City Royals' new "Forever Fountains" City Connect uniform, center fielder Kameron Misner (26) slides into third base during the first inning of a game against the Houston Astros on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Wearing the Kansas City Royals' new "Forever Fountains" City Connect uniform, catcher Salvador Perez (13) puts on his mask during a game against the Houston Astros on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Fans dance between innings during a game between the Kansas City Royals and Houston Astros on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Wearing the Kansas City Royals' new "Forever Fountains" City Connect uniform, third baseman Maikel Garcia (11) spits sunflower seeds during the third inning against the Houston Astros on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (9) digs a throw for an out in the third inning against the Houston Astros on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Kauffman Stadium is pictured during a game between the Royals and visiting Houston Astros on Friday, June 12, 2026, in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Fans walk around Kauffman Stadium during a game between the Kansas City Royals and the Houston Astros on Friday, June 12, 2026, in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
The Kauffman Stadium fountains were on full display during a game between the Kansas City Royals and the Houston Astros on Friday, June 12, 2026, in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Kauffman Stadium is pictured during a game between the Royals and visiting Houston Astros on Friday, June 12, 2026, in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Wearing the Kansas City Royals' new "Forever Fountains" City Connect uniform, pitcher Lucas Erceg (60) throws in the sixth inning against the Houston Astros on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Wearing the Kansas City Royals' new "Forever Fountains" City Connect uniform, pitcher Lucas Erceg (60) throws in the sixth inning against the Houston Astros on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Houston Astros center fielder Taylor Trammell (26) catches a fly ball in the seventh inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Wearing the Kansas City Royals' new "Forever Fountains" City Connect uniform, right fielder Jac Caglianone (14) catches a fly ball in the ninth inning of a game against the Houston Astros on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Wearing the Kansas City Royals' new "Forever Fountains" City Connect uniform, first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (9) hits a single in the eighth inning of a game against the Houston Astros on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
A multiple-exposure photograph shows Kansas City Royals pitcher Matt Strahm (25) during his pitching motion in the ninth inning against the Houston Astros on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Wearing the Kansas City Royals' new "Forever Fountains" City Connect uniform, right fielder Jac Caglianone (14) is pictured during the ninth inning of a game against the Houston Astros on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Houston Astros center fielder Brice Matthews (0) celebrates a home run in the ninth inning against the Kansas City Royals on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Houston Astros center fielder Brice Matthews (0) celebrates a home run in the ninth inning against the Kansas City Royals on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Fireworks light the sky over Kauffman Stadium during a post-game fireworks show following the Kansas City Royals' 10-8 loss to the Houston Astros on Friday, June 12, 2026, in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Kansas City Royals center fielder Kameron Misner (26) warms up before a game against the Houston Astros on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
