The MLB Belt · rivalry
Houston Astros vs. Kansas City Royals
7Belt meetings
5Astros wins
2Royals wins
2Title changes
Houston Astros and Kansas City Royals have met 7 times with the MLB belt on the line, from June 23, 2009 to September 1, 2024. The belt changed hands in 2 of those games. Houston Astros lead the belt series 5–2.
| Belt game | Date | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19,953 | Jun 23, 2009 | Kansas City Royals beat Houston Astros 2–1 | Title change |
| 19,954 | Jun 24, 2009 | Kansas City Royals beat Houston Astros 4–3 | Defense |
| 19,955 | Jun 25, 2009 | Houston Astros beat Kansas City Royals 5–4 | Title change |
| 22,451 | Aug 29, 2024 | Houston Astros beat Kansas City Royals 6–3 | Defense |
| 22,452 | Aug 30, 2024 | Houston Astros beat Kansas City Royals 3–2 | Defense |
| 22,453 | Aug 31, 2024 | Houston Astros beat Kansas City Royals 5–2 | Defense |
| 22,454 | Sep 1, 2024 | Houston Astros beat Kansas City Royals 7–2 | Defense |