Hunter Brown allowed two runs (none earned) in 6 2/3 innings and got a no-decision in the Astros’ 6-3 victory over the Royals on Thursday.
Brown gave up two hits, walked two and struck out four. The Royals finally broke through for two runs in the seventh inning, but only after Brown recorded two outs and Jeremy Pena made an error. Brown left with two men on after Salvador Perez reached on an error and MJ Melendez. Both runners scored after he was removed and the runs were charged to his line, though they were unearned. Brown has now allowed two or less runs in eight of his last nine starts and has a 1.98 ERA with 55 strikeouts in 54 2/3 innings in that time. Brown is 11-7 with a 3.55 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 155 strikeouts in 147 innings on the year. The 26-year-old right-hander is set to face the Reds on the road next week.