Colby Rasmus hits another homer, but Royals can't hold off Royals in Game 2 of ALDS

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Colby Rasmus continued his torrid hitting in Game 2 of the Astros' ALDS against the Royals.

The Russell County alum homered, doubled and drove in two runs for Houston, becoming the first player in major league history with an extra-base hit in his first six postseason games.

He has hit a homer in all three of the Astros' postseason games this year. Including the three playoff games he played in for the Cardinals in his rookie season of 2009, Rasmus is hitting .445 (8-of-18) with four doubles and three homers.

The Astros jumped on Johnny Cueto right from the start, just as they did Yordano Ventura in Game 1 on Thursday night. Rasmus doubled in a run in the first, and Springer added a two-run knock in the second as restless Royals fans began to shower their ace with boos.

Perez got one back for Kansas City with his homer to left in the bottom half, but Rasmus matched him with a homer in the third.

Cueto finally settled in, but it looked as if it would be too late. Scott Kazmir allowed a run in the third, but otherwise had Kansas City off balance until the sixth inning.

Still trailing 4-2, Cain got the Royals' tying rally started with a double, and Hinch called for Perez. He allowed back-to-back singles and a walk to leave the bases loaded for Josh Fields, who walked Salvador Perez on four pitches to tie the game.

When the Royals took the lead the following inning, their shutdown bullpen made it stick.

"It's a tough loss, but they're a good team. You've got to give them credit," Rasmus said. "The fans got behind them pretty good, and they pushed it through."

This story was originally published October 9, 2015 at 9:11 PM with the headline "Colby Rasmus hits another homer, but Royals can't hold off Royals in Game 2 of ALDS ."