Lynch continues campaign for 2027 rotation in strong start against Astros

HOUSTON – Despite having found a niche as a left-handed bullpen arm for the bulk of the season, Daniel Lynch IV is making a case to be a starter long term. Getting the best of a leading MVP candidate doesn’t hurt. Making his eighth start since injuries prompted his move into the Royals’ rotation, Lynch threw five scoreless innings Wednesday night, allowing just two hits in propelling Kansas City to a 5-2 victory over the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. Lynch, who threw 49 of his 72 pitches for strikes, walked one and struck out three in his third consecutive…