St. Louis Cardinals vs. Kansas City Royals • Jun 21, 2026

In a thrilling back-and-forth battle, the St. Louis Cardinals outlasted the Kansas City Royals 12-10, as both starting pitchers struggled—Dustin May got lit up over 2.0 innings while Stephen Kolek didn't make it out of the 2nd—highlighted by JJ Wetherholt's two home runs and a late challenge that upheld a fielder's choice allowing the Royals to score a run in the bottom of the 9th.