What happened: Houston Astros starter Hunter Brown recorded eight of his first nine outs via strikeout against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. He carried a no-hitter through three innings and finished his start with 10 strikeouts over five innings of work.

Why it matters: Brown topped out at 97.2 mph while allowing just one earned run on two hits and three walks. The outing reinforces his swing-and-miss capability as the regular season nears its conclusion.

What to watch: The Astros will continue to align their starting rotation for the upcoming postseason.