Kansas City Royals @ St. Louis Cardinals
20-27, 7-17 Away
2
20-27, 7-17 Away
Final
27-19, 12-11 Home
0
27-19, 12-11 Home
Team Leaders
Game Information
Busch Stadium
4:15 AM, 18 May 2026
St. Louis, Missouri
Attendance: 38,051
Game Time:2:40
- Umpires:
- Home Plate Umpire - Ryan Wills
- First Base Umpire - Lance Barksdale
- Second Base Umpire - Will Little
- Third Base Umpire - Ryan Additon
STL wins 2-1
2026 American League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 30 | 22 | .577 | - | W6 |
| Chicago | 25 | 24 | .510 | 3.5 | L1 |
| Minnesota | 23 | 27 | .460 | 6 | W1 |
| Kansas City | 20 | 30 | .400 | 9 | L3 |
| Detroit | 20 | 31 | .392 | 9.5 | L6 |
2026 National League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 29 | 18 | .617 | - | W3 |
| Chicago | 29 | 21 | .580 | 1.5 | L5 |
| St. Louis | 28 | 21 | .571 | 2 | L2 |
| Pittsburgh | 26 | 24 | .520 | 4.5 | W2 |
| Cincinnati | 26 | 24 | .520 | 4.5 | W2 |
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