Royals 2 – 0 Cardinals

MLB · Sun, May 17 · Busch Stadium

Final

W: Stephen Kolek · L: Andre Pallante · SV: Lucas Erceg

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
KC	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	9	0
STL	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	1

Win probability

STL 100%KC 95%

KC 100%model, computed at ingest

Top performers

Andre Pallante

STL

6.2 IP, 1 ER, 7 K, (L)

Stephen Kolek

6.1 IP, 0 ER, 3 K, 1 BB, (W)

Salvador Perez

2-2, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 R, 1 BB

Key plays

▲ 1stVinnie Pasquantino singles on a line drive to center fielder Victor Scott II. Maikel Garcia to 3rd. Maikel Garcia advances to 3rd, on a fielding error by center fielder Victor Scott II.0–0 · 43%

▲ 1stSalvador Perez out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Thomas Saggese. Maikel Garcia scores.1–0 · 42%

▼ 3rdJJ Wetherholt walks.1–0 · 43%

▼ 3rdIván Herrera grounds into a force out, third baseman Maikel Garcia to second baseman Michael Massey. JJ Wetherholt out at 2nd. Iván Herrera to 1st.1–0 · 40%

▲ 4thSalvador Perez homers (7) on a fly ball to left field.2–0 · 25%

▼ 5thThomas Saggese singles on a line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins.2–0 · 33%

▼ 5thVictor Scott II grounds into a double play, second baseman Michael Massey to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Thomas Saggese out at 2nd. Victor Scott II out at 1st.2–0 · 22%

▼ 6thIván Herrera grounds out, third baseman Maikel Garcia to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.2–0 · 22%

▼ 6thAlec Burleson grounds out sharply to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.2–0 · 20%

▼ 7thNolan Gorman singles on a sharp ground ball to right fielder Lane Thomas.2–0 · 30%

▼ 7thMasyn Winn grounds into a force out, third baseman Maikel Garcia to second baseman Michael Massey. Nolan Gorman out at 2nd. Masyn Winn to 1st.2–0 · 23%

▼ 7thNathan Church flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.2–0 · 18%

Highlights (34)

▶ Andre Pallante's outing against the Royals

00:00:24 · MLB video

▶ Breaking down Stephen Kolek's pitches

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▶ Salvy shines with sac fly and home run in Royals' win

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▶ Condensed Game: KC@STL - 5/17/26

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▶ Salvador Perez's solo home run (7)

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▶ Nathan Church's amazing acrobatic catch

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▶ Salvador Perez's sac fly gives early lead

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▶ Andre Pallante strikes out seven over 6 2/3

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▶ Isaac Collins' running catch

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▶ Matt Pushard escapes bases-loaded jam in the 9th

00:00:23 · MLB video

▶ Michael Massey's great glove flip turns two

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▶ Lucas Erceg seals Royals' 2-0 win over Cardinals

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▶ Stephen Kolek strikes out Nolan Gorman for first K

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▶ Andre Pallante strikes out Isaac Collins in the 2nd

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▶ Nick Loftin hit by pitch in the 9th

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▶ Masyn Winn leaves with injury in the 7th

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▶ Salvador Perez on home run, strong day at the plate

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▶ Matt Quatraro on Kolek's outing, Salvy's strong day

00:01:18 · MLB video

▶ Oliver Marmol on improvements after 2-0 loss

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▶ Ball 1 call overturned after ABS challenge

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▶ Strike 2 call overturned after ABS challenge

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▶ Breaking down Salvador Perez's home run

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▶ Visualizing Salvador Perez's swing using bat tracking technology

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▶ Breaking down Andre Pallante's pitches

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▶ Stephen Kolek's outing against the Cardinals

00:00:27 · MLB video

▶ Starting lineups for Royals at Cardinals - May 17, 2026

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▶ Bench availability for St. Louis, May 17 vs Royals

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▶ Bench availability for Kansas City, May 17 vs Cardinals

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▶ Fielding alignment for St. Louis, May 17 vs Royals

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▶ Bullpen availability for Kansas City, May 17 vs Cardinals

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▶ Bullpen availability for St. Louis, May 17 vs Royals

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▶ Probable pitchers for Royals at Cardinals - May 17, 2026

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▶ Andre Pallante against the Royals

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▶ Stephen Kolek against the Cardinals

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Full play-by-play (71)

▲ 1stMaikel Garcia singles on a sharp ground ball to center fielder Victor Scott II.0–0 · 46%

▲ 1stBobby Witt Jr. flies out to left fielder Thomas Saggese.0–0 · 50%

▲ 1stSalvador Perez out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Thomas Saggese. Maikel Garcia scores.1–0 · 42%

▲ 1stCarter Jensen pops out to catcher Iván Herrera.1–0 · 43%

▼ 1stJJ Wetherholt grounds out to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.1–0 · 41%

▼ 1stIván Herrera grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.1–0 · 39%

▼ 1stAlec Burleson singles on a fly ball to right fielder Lane Thomas.1–0 · 41%

▼ 1stJordan Walker grounds into a force out, third baseman Maikel Garcia to second baseman Michael Massey. Alec Burleson out at 2nd.1–0 · 39%

▲ 2ndIsaac Collins strikes out swinging.1–0 · 41%

▲ 2ndLane Thomas strikes out swinging.1–0 · 43%

▲ 2ndMichael Massey flies out to left fielder Thomas Saggese.1–0 · 43%

▼ 2ndNolan Gorman called out on strikes.1–0 · 41%

▼ 2ndMasyn Winn singles on a sharp ground ball to left fielder Isaac Collins.1–0 · 44%

▼ 2ndNathan Church strikes out swinging.1–0 · 40%

▼ 2ndThomas Saggese grounds into a force out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to second baseman Michael Massey. Masyn Winn out at 2nd.1–0 · 39%

▲ 3rdKyle Isbel doubles (6) on a ground ball to left fielder Thomas Saggese.1–0 · 31%

▲ 3rdMaikel Garcia flies out to right fielder Nathan Church.1–0 · 36%

▲ 3rdBobby Witt Jr. lines out sharply to right fielder Nathan Church.1–0 · 40%

▲ 3rdVinnie Pasquantino strikes out on a foul tip.1–0 · 42%

▼ 3rdVictor Scott II grounds out, third baseman Maikel Garcia to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.1–0 · 40%

▼ 3rdJJ Wetherholt walks.1–0 · 43%

▼ 3rdIván Herrera grounds into a force out, third baseman Maikel Garcia to second baseman Michael Massey. JJ Wetherholt out at 2nd. Iván Herrera to 1st.1–0 · 40%

▼ 3rdAlec Burleson flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.1–0 · 38%

▲ 4thSalvador Perez homers (7) on a fly ball to left field.2–0 · 25%

▲ 4thCarter Jensen strikes out swinging.2–0 · 27%

▲ 4thIsaac Collins grounds out, second baseman JJ Wetherholt to first baseman Alec Burleson.2–0 · 29%

▲ 4thLane Thomas grounds out, second baseman JJ Wetherholt to first baseman Alec Burleson.2–0 · 29%

▼ 4thJordan Walker grounds out, third baseman Maikel Garcia to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.2–0 · 26%

▼ 4thNolan Gorman grounds out to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.2–0 · 24%

▼ 4thMasyn Winn hit by pitch.2–0 · 26%

▼ 4thNathan Church flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.2–0 · 24%

▲ 5thMichael Massey singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Thomas Saggese.2–0 · 20%

▲ 5thKyle Isbel pops out softly to shortstop Masyn Winn.2–0 · 23%

▲ 5thMaikel Garcia grounds into a double play, second baseman JJ Wetherholt to shortstop Masyn Winn to first baseman Alec Burleson. Michael Massey out at 2nd. Maikel Garcia out at 1st.2–0 · 27%

▼ 5thThomas Saggese singles on a line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins.2–0 · 33%

▼ 5thJJ Wetherholt called out on strikes.2–0 · 22%

▲ 6thBobby Witt Jr. grounds out sharply, third baseman Nolan Gorman to first baseman Alec Burleson.2–0 · 23%

▲ 6thVinnie Pasquantino lines out to left fielder Thomas Saggese.2–0 · 25%

▲ 6thSalvador Perez singles on a ground ball to shortstop Masyn Winn.2–0 · 24%

▲ 6thCarter Jensen singles on a line drive to left fielder Thomas Saggese. Salvador Perez to 2nd.2–0 · 22%

▲ 6thIsaac Collins called out on strikes.2–0 · 25%

▼ 6thIván Herrera grounds out, third baseman Maikel Garcia to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.2–0 · 22%

▼ 6thAlec Burleson grounds out sharply to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.2–0 · 20%

▼ 6thJordan Walker grounds out sharply, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.2–0 · 20%

▲ 7thLane Thomas called out on strikes.2–0 · 21%

▲ 7thMichael Massey strikes out swinging.2–0 · 22%

▲ 7thKyle Isbel singles on a sharp ground ball to left fielder Thomas Saggese.2–0 · 21%

▲ 7thMaikel Garcia lines out sharply to left fielder Thomas Saggese.2–0 · 22%

▼ 7thNolan Gorman singles on a sharp ground ball to right fielder Lane Thomas.2–0 · 30%

▼ 7thMasyn Winn grounds into a force out, third baseman Maikel Garcia to second baseman Michael Massey. Nolan Gorman out at 2nd. Masyn Winn to 1st.2–0 · 23%

▼ 7thNathan Church flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.2–0 · 18%

▼ 7thThomas Saggese grounds into a force out, third baseman Maikel Garcia to second baseman Michael Massey. César Prieto out at 2nd.2–0 · 16%

▲ 8thBobby Witt Jr. flies out to center fielder Victor Scott II.2–0 · 17%

▲ 8thVinnie Pasquantino pops out to catcher Iván Herrera in foul territory.2–0 · 18%

▲ 8thSalvador Perez walks.2–0 · 17%

▲ 8thCarter Jensen strikes out swinging.2–0 · 18%

▼ 8thJosé Fermín strikes out swinging.2–0 · 14%

▼ 8thJJ Wetherholt grounds out sharply, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.2–0 · 12%

▼ 8thIván Herrera singles on a ground ball to left fielder Isaac Collins.2–0 · 14%

▼ 8thAlec Burleson flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.2–0 · 12%

▲ 9thIsaac Collins singles on a line drive to left fielder Thomas Saggese.2–0 · 9%

▲ 9thLane Thomas walks.2–0 · 7%

▲ 9thNick Loftin hit by pitch. Isaac Collins to 3rd. Lane Thomas to 2nd.2–0 · 5%

▲ 9thKyle Isbel strikes out swinging.2–0 · 7%

▲ 9thMaikel Garcia grounds into a double play, third baseman Nolan Gorman to first baseman Alec Burleson. Lane Thomas out at 3rd. Maikel Garcia out at 1st.2–0 · 12%

▼ 9thJordan Walker grounds out sharply, third baseman Maikel Garcia to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.2–0 · 7%

▼ 9thNolan Gorman walks.2–0 · 13%

▼ 9thCésar Prieto lines out sharply to right fielder Lane Thomas.2–0 · 7%

▼ 9thNathan Church grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.2–0 · 5%

Box score

Kansas City Royals

Batter	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
Maikel Garcia 3B	5	1	1	0	0	0	0	.263
Bobby Witt Jr. SS	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	.303
Vinnie Pasquantino 1B	4	0	1	0	0	0	1	.202
Salvador Perez C	2	1	2	1	2	1	0	.205
Carter Jensen DH	4	0	1	0	0	0	2	.237
Isaac Collins LF	4	0	1	0	0	0	2	.228
Lane Thomas RF	3	0	0	0	0	1	2	.198
Michael Massey 2B	3	0	1	0	0	0	1	.216
Nick Loftin 2B	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.250
Kyle Isbel CF	4	0	2	0	0	0	1	.274

Pitcher	IP	H	BB	SO	P	ERA
Stephen KolekW	6.1	4	1	3	82	4.24
Daniel Lynch IV	1.2	1	0	1	21	1.80
Lucas ErcegS	1.0	0	1	0	22	3.26

St. Louis Cardinals

Batter	AB	H	BB	SO	AVG
JJ Wetherholt 2B	3	0	1	1	.233
Iván Herrera C	4	1	0	0	.265
Alec Burleson 1B	4	1	0	0	.277
Jordan Walker DH	4	0	0	0	.301
Nolan Gorman 3B	3	1	1	1	.236
Masyn Winn SS	2	1	0	0	.255
César Prieto SS	1	0	0	0	.000
Nathan Church CF	4	0	0	1	.246
Thomas Saggese LF	3	1	0	0	.164
Victor Scott II CF	2	0	0	0	.189
José Fermín RF	1	0	0	1	.220

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	P	ERA
Andre PallanteL	6.2	8	2	1	0	7	99	4.04
Matt Svanson	1.0	0	0	0	1	0	15	8.34
Justin Bruihl	0.1	1	0	0	1	1	14	5.03
Matt Pushard	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	9	13.50

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