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St. Louis Cardinals at Kansas City Royals

MLBJune 19, 2026Kauffman Stadium

CardinalsSt. LouisSTL40-34

Cardinals 5, Royals 6

Final
RoyalsKansas CityKCWon32-45
Score by inning
Team123456789RHE
STL101000003581
KC00041100–690

W Seth LugoL Michael McGreevySV Alex Lange

Scoring

Play-by-play

In order

Top 1st

  1.  JJ Wetherholt grounds out, first baseman Jac Caglianone to pitcher Seth Lugo.
  2.  Carter Jensen challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Iván Herrera walks.
  3.  Alec Burleson doubles (19) on a sharp line drive to right fielder John Rave. Iván Herrera to 3rd.STL 60%
  4.  Jordan Walker out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder John Rave. Iván Herrera scores. Alec Burleson to 3rd.
  5.  Lars Nootbaar flies out to center fielder Lane Thomas.

Bot 1st

  1.  Carter Jensen singles on a fly ball to center fielder Nathan Church.STL 52%
  2.  Lane Thomas grounds into a double play, second baseman JJ Wetherholt to shortstop Masyn Winn to first baseman Alec Burleson. Carter Jensen out at 2nd. Lane Thomas out at 1st.STL 61%
  3.  Jac Caglianone strikes out on a foul tip.

Top 2nd

  1.  Masyn Winn pops out to second baseman Michael Massey.
  2.  Jimmy Crooks flies out to center fielder Lane Thomas.
  3.  Blaze Jordan grounds out to first baseman Jac Caglianone.

Bot 2nd

  1.  Salvador Perez flies out to left fielder Lars Nootbaar.
  2.  Michael Massey grounds out, second baseman JJ Wetherholt to first baseman Alec Burleson.
  3.  Nick Loftin strikes out swinging.

Top 3rd

  1.  Nathan Church walks.STL 66%
  2.  JJ Wetherholt flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.
  3.  Iván Herrera singles on a sharp ground ball to right fielder John Rave. Nathan Church scores.STL 74%
  4.  Alec Burleson grounds into a double play, first baseman Jac Caglianone to shortstop Tyler Tolbert to first baseman Jac Caglianone. Iván Herrera out at 2nd. Alec Burleson out at 1st.

Bot 3rd

  1.  John Rave doubles (1) on a sharp ground ball to second baseman JJ Wetherholt, deflected by first baseman Alec Burleson.STL 61%
  2.  Isaac Collins grounds out, shortstop Masyn Winn to first baseman Alec Burleson. John Rave to 3rd.
  3.  Tyler Tolbert grounds out softly, third baseman Blaze Jordan to first baseman Alec Burleson.STL 71%
  4.  Carter Jensen flies out to left fielder Lars Nootbaar in foul territory.

Top 4th

  1.  Jordan Walker singles on a ground ball to right fielder John Rave.
  2.  Lars Nootbaar singles on a line drive to center fielder Lane Thomas.
  3.  Masyn Winn grounds into a double play, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Jac Caglianone. Lars Nootbaar out at 2nd. Masyn Winn out at 1st.

Bot 4th

  1.  Lane Thomas doubles (6) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Lars Nootbaar.STL 62%
  2.  Jac Caglianone singles on a sharp ground ball to center fielder Nathan Church. Lane Thomas scores.STL 52%
  3.  Salvador Perez grounds out, third baseman Blaze Jordan to first baseman Alec Burleson. Jac Caglianone to 2nd.
  4.  Michael Massey singles on a ground ball to center fielder Nathan Church. Jac Caglianone scores. Michael Massey to 2nd. Michael Massey advances to 2nd, on a throwing error by center fielder Nathan Church.KC 59%
  5.  Nick Loftin lines out to center fielder Nathan Church.
  6.  John Rave walks.
  7.  Isaac Collins doubles (10) on a line drive to left fielder Lars Nootbaar. Michael Massey scores. John Rave scores.KC 80%
  8.  Tyler Tolbert grounds out, third baseman Blaze Jordan to first baseman Alec Burleson.

Top 5th

  1.  Jimmy Crooks grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Jac Caglianone.
  2.  Blaze Jordan grounds out sharply, shortstop Tyler Tolbert to first baseman Jac Caglianone.
  3.  Nathan Church triples (1) on a fly ball to left fielder Isaac Collins.
  4.  JJ Wetherholt grounds out, pitcher Seth Lugo to first baseman Jac Caglianone.

Bot 5th

  1.  Carter Jensen grounds out, second baseman JJ Wetherholt to first baseman Alec Burleson.
  2.  Lane Thomas grounds out, third baseman Blaze Jordan to first baseman Alec Burleson.
  3.  Jac Caglianone homers (10) on a fly ball to left field.KC 88%
  4.  Salvador Perez doubles (8) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Lars Nootbaar.
  5.  Michael Massey grounds out, first baseman Alec Burleson to pitcher Michael McGreevy.

Top 6th

  1.  Iván Herrera walks.
  2.  Alec Burleson grounds into a force out, second baseman Michael Massey to shortstop Tyler Tolbert. Iván Herrera out at 2nd. Alec Burleson to 1st.
  3.  Jordan Walker grounds out softly, pitcher Seth Lugo to first baseman Jac Caglianone. Alec Burleson to 2nd.
  4.  Lars Nootbaar flies out to center fielder Lane Thomas.

Bot 6th

  1.  Iván Herrera challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Nick Loftin walks.
  2.  John Rave bunt pops out softly to third baseman Blaze Jordan.
  3.  Isaac Collins doubles (11) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Jordan Walker. Nick Loftin to 3rd.
  4.  Tyler Tolbert out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Nathan Church. Nick Loftin scores. Isaac Collins to 3rd.
  5.  Carter Jensen lines out sharply to left fielder Lars Nootbaar.

Top 7th

  1.  Masyn Winn strikes out swinging.
  2.  Jimmy Crooks grounds out, shortstop Tyler Tolbert to first baseman Jac Caglianone.
  3.  Blaze Jordan grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Jac Caglianone.

Bot 7th

  1.  Lane Thomas pops out to shortstop Masyn Winn.
  2.  Jac Caglianone grounds out, first baseman Alec Burleson to pitcher Matt Svanson.
  3.  Salvador Perez pops out to shortstop Masyn Winn.

Top 8th

  1.  José Fermín grounds out, third baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Jac Caglianone.
  2.  JJ Wetherholt grounds out, shortstop Tyler Tolbert to first baseman Jac Caglianone.
  3.  Iván Herrera grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to shortstop Tyler Tolbert to first baseman Jac Caglianone.

Bot 8th

  1.  Michael Massey strikes out swinging.
  2.  Nick Loftin grounds out, third baseman Blaze Jordan to first baseman Alec Burleson.
  3.  John Rave walks.
  4.  Royals challenged (play at 1st), call on the field was upheld: Isaac Collins grounds out, pitcher Matt Svanson to second baseman JJ Wetherholt to first baseman Alec Burleson.

Top 9th

  1.  Alec Burleson flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.
  2.  Jordan Walker singles on a line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins.
  3.  Lars Nootbaar grounds into a force out, second baseman Michael Massey to shortstop Tyler Tolbert. Jordan Walker out at 2nd. Lars Nootbaar to 1st.
  4.  Masyn Winn doubles (11) on a line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins. Lars Nootbaar scores.
  5.  Nelson Velázquez walks.
  6.  Blaze Jordan singles on a line drive to right fielder John Rave. Masyn Winn scores. Nelson Velázquez scores.KC 82%
  7.  José Fermín grounds into a force out, shortstop Tyler Tolbert to second baseman Michael Massey. Bryan Torres out at 2nd.

Top 1st

  1.  STL 1, KC 0Jordan Walker out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder John Rave. Iván Herrera scores. Alec Burleson to 3rd.

Top 3rd

  1.  STL 2, KC 0Iván Herrera singles on a sharp ground ball to right fielder John Rave. Nathan Church scores.STL 74%

Bot 4th

  1.  STL 2, KC 1Jac Caglianone singles on a sharp ground ball to center fielder Nathan Church. Lane Thomas scores.STL 52%
  2.  STL 2, KC 2Michael Massey singles on a ground ball to center fielder Nathan Church. Jac Caglianone scores. Michael Massey to 2nd. Michael Massey advances to 2nd, on a throwing error by center fielder Nathan Church.KC 59%
  3.  STL 2, KC 4Isaac Collins doubles (10) on a line drive to left fielder Lars Nootbaar. Michael Massey scores. John Rave scores.KC 80%

Bot 5th

  1.  STL 2, KC 5Jac Caglianone homers (10) on a fly ball to left field.KC 88%

Bot 6th

  1.  STL 2, KC 6Tyler Tolbert out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Nathan Church. Nick Loftin scores. Isaac Collins to 3rd.

Top 9th

  1.  STL 3, KC 6Masyn Winn doubles (11) on a line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins. Lars Nootbaar scores.
  2.  STL 5, KC 6Blaze Jordan singles on a line drive to right fielder John Rave. Masyn Winn scores. Nelson Velázquez scores.KC 82%

Win probability

Bot 4th · Biggest swing #1 · STL 2–4 KC

Isaac Collins doubles (10) on a line drive to left fielder Lars Nootbaar. Michael Massey scores. John Rave scores.

See it in the scoring summary
KC 80%KC +23 pts

Game leaders

CardinalsSt. Louis

RoyalsKansas City

Box score

BattingABRHRBIHRBBSOAVG
JJ Wetherholt 2B4000000.262
Iván Herrera C2111020.259
Alec Burleson 1B4010000.281
Jordan Walker RF3021000.295
Lars Nootbaar LF4110000.267
Masyn Winn SS4111001.242
Jimmy Crooks DH3000000.167
Nelson Velázquez PH0100010.323
Blaze Jordan 3B4012000.300
Bryan Torres PR0000000.238
Nathan Church CF1110010.263
José Fermín CF2000000.267
Totals31585041

2B: Burleson, Winn.3B: Church.RBI: Herrera, Walker, Winn, Jordan 2.

PitchingIPHRERBBSOPERA
Michael McGreevy L5.085512953.35
George Soriano1.011110183.16
Matt Svanson2.000011236.68

Video

12:43Condensed Game: STL@KC - 6/19/26MLB video
3:14Jac Caglianone's 10th homer leads Royals' win1:07Seth Lugo's quality start 1:39Matt Quatraro 'Those were incredible plays'0:04Breaking down Seth Lugo's pitches
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