Keuchel deals a Royal flush

Dallas Keuchel's perfect performance in Houston this year has the upstart Astros one win away from the American League Championship Series.

Keuchel remained undefeated at Minute Maid Park with seven gutsy innings and Chris Carter homered on Sunday, leading the Astros to a 4-2 win over the Kansas City Royals to take a 2-1 lead in their division series.

The Astros could wrap up the best-of-five series with a win over the defending AL champions in Game 4 on Monday.