St. Louis Cardinals @ Kansas City Royals
40-34, 19-17 Away
5
40-34, 19-17 Away
Final
32-45, 19-21 Home
6
32-45, 19-21 Home
KC leads 2-0
Game Information
Kauffman Stadium
1:15 AM, 20 June 2026
Kansas City, Missouri
Attendance: 27,323
Game Time:2:37
- Umpires:
- Home Plate Umpire - Tripp Gibson
- First Base Umpire - Sean Barber
- Second Base Umpire - Dexter Kelley
- Third Base Umpire - Ryan Blakney
2026 National League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 45 | 28 | .616 | - | L2 |
| St. Louis | 40 | 34 | .541 | 5.5 | L3 |
| Chicago | 40 | 36 | .526 | 6.5 | W2 |
| Pittsburgh | 38 | 38 | .500 | 8.5 | L1 |
| Cincinnati | 35 | 39 | .473 | 10.5 | L2 |
2026 American League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 39 | 35 | .527 | - | L1 |
| Cleveland | 40 | 36 | .526 | - | L1 |
| Minnesota | 36 | 41 | .468 | 4.5 | L1 |
| Kansas City | 32 | 45 | .416 | 8.5 | W3 |
| Detroit | 31 | 44 | .413 | 8.5 | W1 |
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