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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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    Game Information

    Busch Stadium
    Busch Stadium
    2:15 PM, May 17, 2026Coverage: MLB.TV
    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

    • Royals
      4
    • Cardinals
      5
    Game 1
    5/15
    • Royals
      2
    • Cardinals
      4
    Game 2
    5/16
    • Royals
      2
    • Cardinals
      0
    Game 3
    5/17

    2026 American League Central Standings

    TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
    Cleveland3022.577-W6
    Chicago2524.5103.5L1
    Minnesota2327.4606W1
    Kansas City2030.4009L3
    Detroit2031.3929.5L6
    Full Standings

    2026 National League Central Standings

    TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
    Milwaukee2918.617-W3
    Chicago2921.5801.5L5
    St. Louis2821.5712L2
    Pittsburgh2624.5204.5W2
    Cincinnati2624.5204.5W2
    Full Standings

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