Houston Astros vs. Kansas City Royals

The Houston Astros host the Kansas City Royals in a matchup between two franchises that have both won a World Series in the modern era. The Royals won the World Series, and the Astros later matched that achievement.

That shared history gives the game extra resonance. For fans, it's an opportunity to see two clubs with recent championship pedigree go head-to-head on the field.