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    Kansas City Royals @ St. Louis Cardinals

    KC
    Kansas City RoyalsRoyalsKC
    20-27, 7-17 Away
    2
    20-27, 7-17 Away
    Final
    STL
    St. Louis CardinalsCardinalsSTL
    27-19, 12-11 Home
    0
    27-19, 12-11 Home
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    STL wins 2-1

    • Royals
      4
    • Cardinals
      5
    Game 1
    16/5
    • Royals
      2
    • Cardinals
      4
    Game 2
    17/5
    • Royals
      2
    • Cardinals
      0
    Game 3
    18/5

    Game Information

    Busch Stadium
    Busch Stadium
    2:15 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

    2026 American League Central Standings

    TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
    Cleveland2622.542-W2
    Chicago2422.5221W2
    Minnesota2126.4474.5W1
    Detroit2027.4265.5L2
    Kansas City2027.4265.5W1
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    2026 National League Central Standings

    TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
    Chicago2918.617-L2
    Milwaukee2618.5911.5L1
    St. Louis2719.5871.5L1
    Pittsburgh2423.5115L3
    Cincinnati2423.5115L2
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