Kansas City Royals @ St. Louis Cardinals
19-26, 6-16 Away
4
19-26, 6-16 Away
Final/11
26-18, 11-10 Home
5
26-18, 11-10 Home
STL leads 1-0
Game Information
Busch Stadium
5:45 AM, 16 May 2026
St. Louis, Missouri
Attendance: 26,949
Game Time:3:12
- Umpires:
- Home Plate Umpire - Will Little
- First Base Umpire - Ryan Additon
- Second Base Umpire - Ryan Wills
- Third Base Umpire - Lance Barksdale
2026 American League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 24 | 22 | .522 | - | L1 |
| Chicago | 22 | 22 | .500 | 1 | L1 |
| Minnesota | 20 | 25 | .444 | 3.5 | L1 |
| Detroit | 20 | 25 | .444 | 3.5 | W1 |
| Kansas City | 19 | 26 | .422 | 4.5 | L5 |
2026 National League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 29 | 16 | .644 | - | W2 |
| Milwaukee | 25 | 17 | .595 | 2.5 | W2 |
| St. Louis | 26 | 18 | .591 | 2.5 | W2 |
| Pittsburgh | 24 | 21 | .533 | 5 | L1 |
| Cincinnati | 24 | 21 | .533 | 5 | W2 |
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