Royals 4 – 5 Cardinals

MLB · Fri, May 15 · Busch Stadium

Final/11

W: Gordon Graceffo · L: Steven Cruz

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	R	H	E
KC	0	0	0	2	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	4	7	0
STL	0	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	5	12	0

Win probability

STL 100%STL 100%

KC 100%model, computed at ingest

Top performers

Jordan Walker

STL

3-5, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 R

Pedro Pagés

STL

1-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R

Michael Wacha

6.0 IP, 3 ER, 5 K, 1 BB

Key plays

▲ 4thVinnie Pasquantino walks.0–0 · 50%

▲ 4thSalvador Perez singles on a line drive to right fielder Jordan Walker. Vinnie Pasquantino to 3rd.0–0 · 42%

▲ 4thCarter Jensen doubles (5) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Nathan Church. Vinnie Pasquantino scores. Salvador Perez to 3rd.1–0 · 27%

▲ 4thIsaac Collins out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Jordan Walker. Salvador Perez scores. Carter Jensen to 3rd.2–0 · 25%

▼ 4thIván Herrera hit by pitch.2–0 · 30%

▼ 4thAlec Burleson flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.2–0 · 26%

▼ 4thJordan Walker homers (13) on a fly ball to center field. Iván Herrera scores.2–2 · 51%

▲ 5thKyle Isbel pops out to first baseman Alec Burleson.2–2 · 54%

▲ 5thMaikel Garcia grounds out sharply, second baseman JJ Wetherholt to first baseman Alec Burleson.2–2 · 56%

▼ 5thNathan Church grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.2–2 · 54%

▼ 5thPedro Pagés homers (4) on a fly ball to center field.2–3 · 69%

▲ 6thVinnie Pasquantino walks.2–3 · 60%

Highlights (40)

▶ Jordan Walker's two-run home run (13)

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▶ Gordon Graceffo, Yohel Pozo lead the Cardinals' win

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▶ Condensed Game: KC@STL - 5/15/26

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▶ Yohel Pozo's walk-off single

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▶ Alec Burleson's game-tying RBI single

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▶ Bobby Witt Jr.'s go-ahead RBI double

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▶ Yohel Pozo wins it for the Cardinals

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▶ Pedro Pagés' solo home run (4)

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▶ Carter Jensen's RBI double

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▶ Isaac Collins' RBI groundout

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▶ Isaac Collins lifts sac fly, plates Salvador Perez

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▶ Gordon Graceffo escapes jam in the 11th

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▶ Kyle Isbel's terrific diving catch

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▶ Michael Wacha's five strikeouts

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▶ Michael Wacha strikes out JJ Wetherholt

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▶ Dustin May strikes out Bobby Witt Jr.

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▶ Yohel Pozo on his walk-off single vs. the Royals

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▶ Oliver Marmol discusses the Cardinals' 5-4 win

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▶ Matt Quatraro discusses the Royals' 5-4 loss

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▶ Michael Wacha's K confirmed after ABS challenge

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▶ Matt Strahm's K confirmed after ABS challenge

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▶ Strike 1 overturned after ABS challenge

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▶ Ball 2 confirmed after ABS challenge

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▶ Ball 1 overturned after ABS challenge

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▶ Michael Wacha is hit by pitch, remains in the game

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▶ Matt Strahm injures his leg, prompts mound visit

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▶ Breaking down Michael Wacha's pitches

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▶ Michael Wacha's outing against the Cardinals

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▶ Measuring the stats on Jordan Walker's home run

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▶ Measuring the stats on Pedro Pagés' home run

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▶ Visualizing Pedro Pagés' swing using bat tracking technology

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▶ Breaking down Dustin May's pitches

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▶ Dustin May's outing against the Royals

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▶ Starting lineups for Royals at Cardinals - May 15, 2026

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▶ Bench availability for Kansas City, May 15 vs Cardinals

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▶ Bench availability for St. Louis, May 15 vs Royals

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▶ Bullpen availability for Kansas City, May 15 vs Cardinals

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▶ Bullpen availability for St. Louis, May 15 vs Royals

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▶ Michael Wacha against the Cardinals

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▶ Probable pitchers for Royals at Cardinals - May 15, 2026

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Full play-by-play (93)

▲ 1stMaikel Garcia grounds out sharply, shortstop Masyn Winn to first baseman Alec Burleson.0–0 · 53%

▲ 1stBobby Witt Jr. strikes out swinging.0–0 · 55%

▲ 1stVinnie Pasquantino lines out to right fielder Jordan Walker.0–0 · 55%

▼ 1stJJ Wetherholt strikes out swinging.0–0 · 53%

▼ 1stIván Herrera grounds out, third baseman Maikel Garcia to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.0–0 · 51%

▼ 1stSalvador Perez challenged (pitch result), call on the field was overturned: Alec Burleson called out on strikes.0–0 · 51%

▲ 2ndSalvador Perez grounds out, third baseman Nolan Gorman to first baseman Alec Burleson.0–0 · 53%

▲ 2ndCarter Jensen lines out to third baseman Nolan Gorman.0–0 · 55%

▲ 2ndJac Caglianone strikes out swinging.0–0 · 55%

▼ 2ndJordan Walker singles on a sharp ground ball to third baseman Maikel Garcia, deflected by pitcher Michael Wacha.0–0 · 60%

▼ 2ndNolan Gorman flies out sharply to center fielder Kyle Isbel.0–0 · 56%

▼ 2ndMasyn Winn grounds into a double play, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Jordan Walker out at 2nd. Masyn Winn out at 1st.0–0 · 51%

▲ 3rdIsaac Collins walks.0–0 · 46%

▲ 3rdMichael Massey flies out to left fielder Nathan Church.0–0 · 50%

▲ 3rdKyle Isbel lines out sharply to center fielder Victor Scott II.0–0 · 54%

▲ 3rdMaikel Garcia pops out to second baseman JJ Wetherholt.0–0 · 55%

▼ 3rdNathan Church walks.0–0 · 61%

▼ 3rdPedro Pagés grounds into a double play, third baseman Maikel Garcia to second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Nathan Church out at 2nd. Pedro Pagés out at 1st.0–0 · 51%

▼ 3rdVictor Scott II grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.0–0 · 51%

▲ 4thBobby Witt Jr. called out on strikes.0–0 · 54%

▲ 4thVinnie Pasquantino walks.0–0 · 50%

▲ 4thSalvador Perez singles on a line drive to right fielder Jordan Walker. Vinnie Pasquantino to 3rd.0–0 · 42%

▲ 4thCarter Jensen doubles (5) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Nathan Church. Vinnie Pasquantino scores. Salvador Perez to 3rd.1–0 · 27%

▲ 4thJac Caglianone walks.1–0 · 26%

▲ 4thIsaac Collins out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Jordan Walker. Salvador Perez scores. Carter Jensen to 3rd.2–0 · 25%

▲ 4thMichael Massey flies out to center fielder Victor Scott II.2–0 · 29%

▼ 4thJJ Wetherholt grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.2–0 · 26%

▼ 4thIván Herrera hit by pitch.2–0 · 30%

▼ 4thAlec Burleson flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.2–0 · 26%

▼ 4thJordan Walker homers (13) on a fly ball to center field. Iván Herrera scores.2–2 · 51%

▼ 4thNolan Gorman singles on a ground ball to left fielder Isaac Collins.2–2 · 53%

▼ 4thMasyn Winn lines out to right fielder Jac Caglianone.2–2 · 51%

▲ 5thKyle Isbel pops out to first baseman Alec Burleson.2–2 · 54%

▲ 5thMaikel Garcia grounds out sharply, second baseman JJ Wetherholt to first baseman Alec Burleson.2–2 · 56%

▲ 5thBobby Witt Jr. grounds out sharply, shortstop Masyn Winn to first baseman Alec Burleson.2–2 · 56%

▼ 5thNathan Church grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.2–2 · 54%

▼ 5thPedro Pagés homers (4) on a fly ball to center field.2–3 · 69%

▼ 5thVictor Scott II lines out to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.2–3 · 67%

▼ 5thJJ Wetherholt grounds out to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.2–3 · 67%

▲ 6thVinnie Pasquantino walks.2–3 · 60%

▲ 6thSalvador Perez flies out sharply to right fielder Jordan Walker.2–3 · 66%

▲ 6thCarter Jensen singles on a sharp ground ball to right fielder Jordan Walker. Vinnie Pasquantino to 2nd.2–3 · 60%

▲ 6thJac Caglianone singles on a ground ball to second baseman JJ Wetherholt, deflected by first baseman Alec Burleson. Vinnie Pasquantino to 3rd. Carter Jensen to 2nd.2–3 · 50%

▲ 6thIsaac Collins grounds out to first baseman Alec Burleson. Vinnie Pasquantino scores. Carter Jensen to 3rd. Jac Caglianone to 2nd.3–3 · 49%

▲ 6thMichael Massey flies out to right fielder Jordan Walker.3–3 · 57%

▼ 6thIván Herrera strikes out swinging.3–3 · 54%

▼ 6thAlec Burleson strikes out swinging.3–3 · 52%

▼ 6thJordan Walker singles on a line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel.3–3 · 54%

▼ 6thNolan Gorman strikes out on a foul tip.3–3 · 52%

▲ 7thKyle Isbel called out on strikes.3–3 · 55%

▲ 7thMaikel Garcia lines out to left fielder Nathan Church.3–3 · 58%

▲ 7thBobby Witt Jr. singles on a sharp ground ball to center fielder Victor Scott II.3–3 · 56%

▲ 7thVinnie Pasquantino strikes out swinging.3–3 · 58%

▼ 7thMasyn Winn doubles (8) on a sharp ground ball to left fielder Isaac Collins.3–3 · 69%

▼ 7thNathan Church strikes out on a foul bunt.3–3 · 63%

▼ 7thPedro Pagés strikes out swinging.3–3 · 57%

▼ 7thJosé Fermín walks.3–3 · 59%

▼ 7thJJ Wetherholt grounds into a force out, fielded by shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. José Fermín out at 2nd.3–3 · 52%

▲ 8thSalvador Perez grounds out, third baseman Nolan Gorman to first baseman Alec Burleson.3–3 · 56%

▲ 8thCarter Jensen lines out to right fielder Jordan Walker.3–3 · 60%

▲ 8thLane Thomas walks.3–3 · 57%

▲ 8thIsaac Collins lines out to left fielder José Fermín.3–3 · 60%

▼ 8thIván Herrera singles on a line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins.3–3 · 68%

▼ 8thAlec Burleson singles on a sharp ground ball to right fielder Lane Thomas. Iván Herrera to 2nd.3–3 · 76%

▼ 8thJordan Walker grounds into a double play, third baseman Maikel Garcia to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Iván Herrera out at 3rd. Alec Burleson to 2nd. Jordan Walker out at 1st.3–3 · 58%

▼ 8thNick Mears intentionally walks Nolan Gorman.3–3 · 60%

▼ 8thMasyn Winn strikes out swinging.3–3 · 53%

▲ 9thMichael Massey grounds out, first baseman Alec Burleson to pitcher Riley O'Brien.3–3 · 58%

▲ 9thKyle Isbel singles on a line drive to center fielder Nathan Church.3–3 · 50%

▲ 9thMaikel Garcia grounds into a double play, shortstop Masyn Winn to second baseman JJ Wetherholt to first baseman Alec Burleson. Kyle Isbel out at 2nd. Maikel Garcia out at 1st.3–3 · 63%

▼ 9thNathan Church singles on a line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins.3–3 · 73%

▼ 9thSalvador Perez challenged (pitch result), call on the field was overturned: Pedro Pagés called out on strikes.3–3 · 69%

▼ 9thJosé Fermín walks.3–3 · 73%

▼ 9thJJ Wetherholt flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins. Nathan Church to 3rd.3–3 · 65%

▼ 9thIván Herrera lines out sharply to center fielder Kyle Isbel.3–3 · 54%

▲ 10thBobby Witt Jr. doubles (12) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Nathan Church. Maikel Garcia scores.4–3 · 18%

▲ 10thVinnie Pasquantino pops out to shortstop Masyn Winn.4–3 · 23%

▲ 10thSalvador Perez strikes out swinging.4–3 · 28%

▲ 10thRyne Stanek intentionally walks Carter Jensen.4–3 · 26%

▲ 10thLane Thomas strikes out swinging, catcher Pedro Pagés to first baseman Alec Burleson.4–3 · 32%

▼ 10thAlec Burleson singles on a line drive to right fielder Lane Thomas. Thomas Saggese scores.4–4 · 73%

▼ 10thJordan Walker strikes out swinging.4–4 · 66%

▼ 10thNolan Gorman singles on a ground ball to right fielder Lane Thomas. Alec Burleson to 3rd.4–4 · 77%

▼ 10thMasyn Winn strikes out swinging.4–4 · 65%

▼ 10thNathan Church lines out to right fielder Lane Thomas.4–4 · 54%

▲ 11thIsaac Collins walks.4–4 · 35%

▲ 11thMichael Massey flies out to left fielder José Fermín.4–4 · 40%

▲ 11thKyle Isbel grounds into a force out, first baseman Alec Burleson to shortstop Masyn Winn. Lane Thomas to 3rd. Isaac Collins out at 2nd. Kyle Isbel to 1st.4–4 · 51%

▲ 11thMaikel Garcia grounds out, third baseman Nolan Gorman to first baseman Alec Burleson.4–4 · 63%

▼ 11thPedro Pagés out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Steven Cruz to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Nathan Church to 3rd.4–4 · 74%

▼ 11thJosé Fermín grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.4–4 · 62%

▼ 11thSteven Cruz intentionally walks JJ Wetherholt.4–4 · 65%

▼ 11thYohel Pozo singles on a ground ball to right fielder Lane Thomas. Nathan Church scores. JJ Wetherholt to 2nd.4–5 · 100%

Box score

Kansas City Royals

Batter	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
Maikel Garcia 3B	6	1	0	0	0	0	.265
Bobby Witt Jr. SS	5	0	2	1	0	2	.309
Vinnie Pasquantino 1B	3	2	0	0	2	1	.200
Salvador Perez C	5	1	1	0	0	1	.200
Carter Jensen DH	4	0	2	1	1	0	.242
Jac Caglianone RF	2	0	1	0	1	1	.238
Lane Thomas RF	1	0	0	0	1	1	.205
Isaac Collins LF	2	0	0	2	2	0	.225
Michael Massey 2B	5	0	0	0	0	0	.210
Kyle Isbel CF	5	0	1	0	0	1	.264

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	P	ERA
Michael Wacha	6.0	5	3	3	1	5	87	2.83
Daniel Lynch IV	1.0	1	0	0	1	2	20	1.96
Nick Mears	1.0	2	0	0	1	1	16	2.87
Matt Strahm	0.2	1	0	0	1	1	15	3.86
John Schreiber	0.1	0	0	0	0	0	1	3.63
Lucas Erceg	1.0	2	1	0	0	2	12	3.44
Steven CruzL	0.2	1	1	0	1	0	5	8.31

St. Louis Cardinals

Batter	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
JJ Wetherholt 2B	5	0	0	0	0	1	1	.237
Iván Herrera DH	4	1	1	0	0	0	1	.264
Thomas Saggese DH	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	.148
Yohel Pozo PH	1	0	1	0	1	0	0	.259
Alec Burleson 1B	5	0	2	0	1	0	2	.276
Jordan Walker RF	5	1	3	1	2	0	1	.309
Nolan Gorman 3B	4	0	2	0	0	1	1	.234
Masyn Winn SS	5	0	1	0	0	0	2	.257
Nathan Church CF	4	1	1	0	0	1	1	.244
Pedro Pagés C	4	1	1	1	1	0	2	.211
Victor Scott II CF	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	.179
José Fermín LF	1	0	0	0	0	2	0	.244

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	P	ERA
Dustin May	6.0	4	3	3	4	3	91	4.81
George Soriano	0.2	1	0	0	0	1	9	3.38
JoJo Romero	1.1	0	0	0	1	1	21	3.22
Riley O'Brien	1.0	1	0	0	0	0	10	2.45
Ryne Stanek	1.0	1	1	0	1	2	13	6.52
Gordon GraceffoW	1.0	0	0	0	1	0	14	1.90

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