Kansas City’s Hunter Dozier celebrates with Andrew Benintendi after hitting a two-run home run off Houston Astros starting pitcher Cristian Javier during the first inning of Wednesday’s game in Houston. The Royals built a 5-1 lead and held on for a 7-4 victory. KEVIN M. COX/AP
By Kristie Rieken AP Sports Writer HOUSTON — The Kansas City Royals had no problem with their offense to start their series with the Houston…