Kansas City Royals vs St. Louis Cardinals, June 18, 2026

CardinalsSTL
6-14
Final
RoyalsKC

June 18, 2026, 7:40 PM ET | Kauffman Stadium

Last 5 Form

St. Louis Cardinals

2-3

Last 5
L 4-5
@ MIN
W 3-0
vs SD
W 3-2
vs SD
L 1-6
vs SD
L 6-14
@ KC

Kansas City Royals

3-2

Last 5
W 4-0
vs HOU
L 3-7
@ WSH
L 4-6
@ WSH
W 6-2
@ WSH
W 14-6
vs STL

Starting Pitchers

St. Louis Cardinals

Matthew Liberatore headshot
Matthew Liberatore
Recorded starter

Kansas City Royals

Noah Cameron headshot
Noah Cameron
Recorded starter

Standings Snapshot

Full standings
Season recordsRecord, division and wild card rank, games back. Standings as of Jun 18, 11:25 PM ET
TeamW-LPCTDivWCGB
St. Louis Cardinals40-33.548#2#15.5
Kansas City Royals31-45.408#4#99.5
PCT
winning percentage
Div
division rank
WC
wild card rank
GB
games back

Season Comparison

2026
St. Louis CardinalsKansas City Royals
.691
OPS
.718
167
HR
170
720
Runs
690
4.26
ERA
4.77
1.36
WHIP
1.41
1278
Strikeouts by pitchers
1173

Lower is better for ERA and WHIP; bars show each value against the larger of the two.

Top Players

Across up to five recent games with recorded boxscores.

St. Louis Cardinals

Hitters

JJ Wetherholt headshot
JJ Wetherholt

9 H, 1 HR, 3 RBI

Alec Burleson headshot
Alec Burleson

4 H, 1 HR, 4 RBI

Masyn Winn headshot
Masyn Winn

7 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI

Pitchers

Dustin May headshot
Dustin May

9.0 IP, 9 SO, 0.00 ERA

Andre Pallante headshot
Andre Pallante

7.0 IP, 6 SO, 2.57 ERA

Justin Bruihl headshot
Justin Bruihl

3.0 IP, 2 SO, 3.00 ERA

Kansas City Royals

Hitters

Lane Thomas headshot
Lane Thomas

5 H, 2 HR, 4 RBI

Bobby Witt Jr. headshot
Bobby Witt Jr.

8 H, 1 HR, 4 RBI

Carter Jensen headshot
Carter Jensen

8 H, 1 HR, 3 RBI

Pitchers

Beck Way headshot
Beck Way

4.0 IP, 4 SO, 0.00 ERA

Stephen Kolek headshot
Stephen Kolek

7.1 IP, 4 SO, 0.00 ERA

Luinder Avila headshot
Luinder Avila

5.2 IP, 5 SO, 1.59 ERA

Top Performers

Picked by MLBDB from this game's box score. MLB's own list of top performers can differ.

Noah Cameron headshot
Noah Cameron
Kansas City Royals, MLBDB pick
Bobby Witt Jr. headshot
Bobby Witt Jr.
Kansas City Royals, MLBDB pick
Salvador Perez headshot
Salvador Perez
Kansas City Royals, MLBDB pick

Line Score

Kansas City Royals 14, St. Louis Cardinals 6: STL 13 hits, KC 17 hits; STL 1 error, KC 1 error.

Runs by inningThen runs (R), hits (H) and errors (E) for the game
Team123456789RHE
St. Louis Cardinals2001102006131
Kansas City Royals16040111x14171

Box Score

Batting

JJ Wetherholt and Masyn Winn led St. Louis Cardinals with 3 hits each.

St. Louis Cardinals batting
PlayerABRHRBIBBSOHR
JJ Wetherholt2B4130200
Iván HerreraDH4100120
Jordan WalkerRF4021110
Jimmy CrooksC1000010
Nelson VelázquezLF/RF4010110
Alec Burleson1B3001110
Nathan ChurchCF0000000
Masyn WinnSS5230010
Bryan TorresLF0000000
Blaze Jordan3B5220000
José FermínCF/SS5022000
Pedro PagésC/1B4001010
Totals396135680

Starling Marte and Salvador Perez led Kansas City Royals with 3 hits each.

Kansas City Royals batting
PlayerABRHRBIBBSOHR
Lane ThomasCF5122000
Bobby Witt Jr.SS2222001
Tyler TolbertPH/SS2100120
Jac Caglianone1B5112011
Starling MarteRF5231010
Salvador PerezC5231001
Carter JensenDH5221000
Nick Loftin3B5022010
Isaac CollinsLF5221000
Michael Massey2B3100100
Totals42141712253

Pitching

Justin Bruihl went 2.2 innings for St. Louis Cardinals (2 SO, 1 ER); Noah Cameron went 5.0 innings for Kansas City Royals (6 SO, 3 ER).

Pitching lines
PitcherIPHRERBBSOHR
St. Louis Cardinals
Matthew Liberatore1.2775021
Gordon Graceffo1.2444201
Max Rajcic2.0211011
Justin Bruihl2.2421020
Kansas City Royals
Noah Cameron5.0843260
Mason Black2.0322200
Beck Way2.0200220
AB
at-bats
R
runs
H
hits
RBI
runs batted in
BB
walks
SO
strikeouts
HR
home runs
IP
innings pitched
ER
earned runs

Scoring Summary

  • T1

    Fielders Choice Jordan Walker reaches on a fielder's choice. JJ Wetherholt scores. Iván Herrera to 3rd. Fielding error by shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. STL 1, KC 0

  • T1

    Sac Fly Alec Burleson out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Lane Thomas. Iván Herrera scores. STL 2, KC 0

  • B1

    Home Run Bobby Witt Jr. homers (10) on a fly ball to left center field. STL 2, KC 1

  • B2

    Double Carter Jensen doubles (15) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Nelson Velázquez. Salvador Perez scores. STL 2, KC 2

  • B2

    Double Isaac Collins doubles (9) on a ground ball to left fielder Nelson Velázquez. Carter Jensen scores. STL 2, KC 3

  • B2

    Field Error Michael Massey reaches on a fielding error by left fielder Nelson Velázquez. Isaac Collins scores. Michael Massey to 2nd. STL 2, KC 4

  • B2

    Double Lane Thomas doubles (5) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Nelson Velázquez. Michael Massey scores. STL 2, KC 5

  • B2

    Single Bobby Witt Jr. singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jordan Walker. Lane Thomas scores. Bobby Witt Jr. to 2nd. STL 2, KC 6

  • B2

    Double Starling Marte doubles (4) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Jordan Walker. Bobby Witt Jr. scores. STL 2, KC 7

  • T4

    Single Jordan Walker singles on a ground ball to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. Blaze Jordan scores. José Fermín to 3rd. Iván Herrera to 2nd. STL 3, KC 7

  • B4

    Home Run Jac Caglianone homers (9) on a line drive to left center field. Tyler Tolbert scores. STL 3, KC 9

  • B4

    Double Nick Loftin doubles (12) on a ground ball to left fielder Nelson Velázquez. Starling Marte scores. Carter Jensen scores. STL 3, KC 11

  • T5

    Single José Fermín singles on a line drive to right fielder Starling Marte. Masyn Winn scores. STL 4, KC 11

  • B6

    Home Run Salvador Perez homers (10) on a fly ball to left field. STL 4, KC 12

  • T7

    Groundout José Fermín grounds out, shortstop Tyler Tolbert to first baseman Jac Caglianone. Masyn Winn scores. Blaze Jordan to 3rd. STL 5, KC 12

  • T7

    Sac Fly Pedro Pagés out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Starling Marte. Blaze Jordan scores. STL 6, KC 12

  • B7

    Single Lane Thomas singles on a ground ball to center fielder José Fermín. Isaac Collins scores. STL 6, KC 13

  • B8

    Pop Out Carter Jensen pops out to shortstop José Fermín. STL 6, KC 14

Play-by-Play

All 92 recorded plate appearances, newest first.

  • T9

    Strikeout Jimmy Crooks strikes out swinging. STL 6, KC 14

  • T9

    Strikeout Iván Herrera strikes out swinging. STL 6, KC 14

  • T9

    Single JJ Wetherholt singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins. STL 6, KC 14

  • T9

    Groundout Pedro Pagés grounds out, shortstop Tyler Tolbert to first baseman Jac Caglianone. STL 6, KC 14

  • B8

    Flyout Isaac Collins flies out to left fielder Bryan Torres. STL 6, KC 14

  • B8

    Strikeout Nick Loftin strikes out swinging. STL 6, KC 14

  • B8

    Pop Out Carter Jensen pops out to shortstop José Fermín. STL 6, KC 14

  • B8

    Single Salvador Perez singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Nelson Velázquez. Starling Marte to 3rd. STL 6, KC 13

  • B8

    Single Starling Marte singles on a ground ball to right fielder Nelson Velázquez. STL 6, KC 13

  • T8

    Lineout José Fermín lines out to right fielder Starling Marte. STL 6, KC 13

  • T8

    Flyout Blaze Jordan flies out to center fielder Lane Thomas. STL 6, KC 13

  • T8

    Single Masyn Winn singles on a ground ball to right fielder Starling Marte. Jordan Walker to 3rd. Alec Burleson to 2nd. STL 6, KC 13

  • T8

    Walk Alec Burleson walks. Jordan Walker to 2nd. STL 6, KC 13

  • T8

    Flyout Nelson Velázquez flies out to center fielder Lane Thomas. STL 6, KC 13

  • T8

    Walk Jordan Walker walks. STL 6, KC 13

  • B7

    Flyout Jac Caglianone flies out to center fielder José Fermín. STL 6, KC 13

  • B7

    Strikeout Tyler Tolbert challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Tyler Tolbert called out on strikes. STL 6, KC 13

  • B7

    Single Lane Thomas singles on a ground ball to center fielder José Fermín. Isaac Collins scores. STL 6, KC 13

  • B7

    Flyout Michael Massey flies out to center fielder José Fermín. Isaac Collins to 3rd. STL 6, KC 12

  • B7

    Single Isaac Collins singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jordan Walker. STL 6, KC 12

  • T7

    Groundout Iván Herrera grounds out, shortstop Tyler Tolbert to first baseman Jac Caglianone. STL 6, KC 12

  • T7

    Walk JJ Wetherholt walks. STL 6, KC 12

  • T7

    Sac Fly Pedro Pagés out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Starling Marte. Blaze Jordan scores. STL 6, KC 12

  • T7

    Groundout José Fermín grounds out, shortstop Tyler Tolbert to first baseman Jac Caglianone. Masyn Winn scores. Blaze Jordan to 3rd. STL 5, KC 12

  • T7

    Double Blaze Jordan doubles (2) on a sharp fly ball to center fielder Lane Thomas. Masyn Winn to 3rd. STL 4, KC 12

  • T7

    Single Masyn Winn singles on a ground ball to second baseman Michael Massey. STL 4, KC 12

  • B6

    Flyout Nick Loftin flies out to left fielder Nelson Velázquez. STL 4, KC 12

  • B6

    Groundout Carter Jensen grounds out, first baseman Alec Burleson to pitcher Justin Bruihl. STL 4, KC 12

  • B6

    Home Run Salvador Perez homers (10) on a fly ball to left field. STL 4, KC 12

  • B6

    Pop Out Starling Marte pops out to first baseman Alec Burleson in foul territory. STL 4, KC 11

  • T6

    Flyout Alec Burleson flies out to center fielder Lane Thomas. STL 4, KC 11

  • T6

    Lineout Nelson Velázquez lines out to right fielder Starling Marte. STL 4, KC 11

  • T6

    Single Jordan Walker singles on a ground ball to center fielder Lane Thomas. JJ Wetherholt to 2nd. STL 4, KC 11

  • T6

    Pop Out Iván Herrera pops out to shortstop Tyler Tolbert. STL 4, KC 11

  • T6

    Walk JJ Wetherholt walks. STL 4, KC 11

  • B5

    Groundout Jac Caglianone grounds out, second baseman JJ Wetherholt to first baseman Alec Burleson. STL 4, KC 11

  • B5

    Strikeout Tyler Tolbert called out on strikes. STL 4, KC 11

  • B5

    Groundout Lane Thomas grounds out, third baseman Blaze Jordan to first baseman Alec Burleson. STL 4, KC 11

  • T5

    Lineout Pedro Pagés lines out to third baseman Nick Loftin. STL 4, KC 11

  • T5

    Single José Fermín singles on a line drive to right fielder Starling Marte. Masyn Winn scores. STL 4, KC 11

  • T5

    Lineout Blaze Jordan lines out to right fielder Starling Marte. STL 3, KC 11

  • T5

    Double Masyn Winn doubles (10) on a line drive to center fielder Lane Thomas. STL 3, KC 11

  • T5

    Strikeout Alec Burleson strikes out swinging. STL 3, KC 11

  • B4

    Flyout Michael Massey flies out to left fielder Nelson Velázquez. STL 3, KC 11

  • B4

    Flyout Isaac Collins flies out to right fielder Jordan Walker. Nick Loftin to 3rd. STL 3, KC 11

  • B4

    Double Nick Loftin doubles (12) on a ground ball to left fielder Nelson Velázquez. Starling Marte scores. Carter Jensen scores. STL 3, KC 11

  • B4

    Double Carter Jensen doubles (16) on a ground ball to right fielder Jordan Walker. Starling Marte to 3rd. STL 3, KC 9

  • B4

    Lineout Salvador Perez lines out sharply to center fielder José Fermín. STL 3, KC 9

  • B4

    Single Starling Marte singles on a line drive to left fielder Nelson Velázquez. STL 3, KC 9

  • B4

    Home Run Jac Caglianone homers (9) on a line drive to left center field. Tyler Tolbert scores. STL 3, KC 9

  • B4

    Walk Tyler Tolbert walks. STL 3, KC 7

  • T4

    Strikeout Nelson Velázquez called out on strikes. STL 3, KC 7

  • T4

    Single Jordan Walker singles on a ground ball to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. Blaze Jordan scores. José Fermín to 3rd. Iván Herrera to 2nd. STL 3, KC 7

  • T4

    Hit By Pitch Iván Herrera hit by pitch. Blaze Jordan to 3rd. José Fermín to 2nd. STL 2, KC 7

  • T4

    Lineout JJ Wetherholt lines out to right fielder Starling Marte. STL 2, KC 7

  • T4

    Strikeout Pedro Pagés strikes out swinging. STL 2, KC 7

  • T4

    Single José Fermín singles on a line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins. Blaze Jordan to 2nd. STL 2, KC 7

  • T4

    Single Blaze Jordan singles on a line drive to third baseman Nick Loftin. STL 2, KC 7

  • B3

    Groundout Lane Thomas grounds out, second baseman JJ Wetherholt to first baseman Alec Burleson. STL 2, KC 7

  • B3

    Walk Michael Massey walks. STL 2, KC 7

  • B3

    Lineout Isaac Collins lines out to right fielder Jordan Walker. STL 2, KC 7

  • B3

    Double Nick Loftin doubles (11) on a sharp line drive to center fielder José Fermín. STL 2, KC 7

  • B3

    Flyout Carter Jensen flies out to left fielder Nelson Velázquez. STL 2, KC 7

  • T3

    Strikeout Salvador Perez challenged (pitch result), call on the field was overturned: Masyn Winn called out on strikes. STL 2, KC 7

  • T3

    Flyout Alec Burleson flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins. STL 2, KC 7

  • T3

    Double Nelson Velázquez doubles (2) on a line drive to center fielder Lane Thomas. STL 2, KC 7

  • T3

    Strikeout Jordan Walker strikes out swinging. STL 2, KC 7

  • B2

    Groundout Salvador Perez grounds out, shortstop Masyn Winn to first baseman Alec Burleson. STL 2, KC 7

  • B2

    Double Starling Marte doubles (4) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Jordan Walker. Bobby Witt Jr. scores. STL 2, KC 7

  • B2

    Groundout Jac Caglianone grounds out, second baseman JJ Wetherholt to first baseman Alec Burleson. Bobby Witt Jr. to 3rd. STL 2, KC 6

  • B2

    Single Bobby Witt Jr. singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jordan Walker. Lane Thomas scores. Bobby Witt Jr. to 2nd. STL 2, KC 6

  • B2

    Double Lane Thomas doubles (5) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Nelson Velázquez. Michael Massey scores. STL 2, KC 5

  • B2

    Field Error Michael Massey reaches on a fielding error by left fielder Nelson Velázquez. Isaac Collins scores. Michael Massey to 2nd. STL 2, KC 4

  • B2

    Double Isaac Collins doubles (9) on a ground ball to left fielder Nelson Velázquez. Carter Jensen scores. STL 2, KC 3

  • B2

    Flyout Nick Loftin flies out to center fielder José Fermín. Carter Jensen to 3rd. STL 2, KC 2

  • B2

    Double Carter Jensen doubles (15) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Nelson Velázquez. Salvador Perez scores. STL 2, KC 2

  • B2

    Double Salvador Perez doubles (7) on a sharp fly ball to right fielder Jordan Walker. STL 2, KC 1

  • T2

    Strikeout Iván Herrera strikes out swinging. STL 2, KC 1

  • T2

    Double JJ Wetherholt doubles (8) on a sharp fly ball to center fielder Lane Thomas. STL 2, KC 1

  • T2

    Pop Out Pedro Pagés pops out to second baseman Michael Massey. STL 2, KC 1

  • T2

    Flyout José Fermín flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins. STL 2, KC 1

  • B1

    Strikeout Starling Marte strikes out swinging. STL 2, KC 1

  • B1

    Strikeout Jac Caglianone strikes out swinging. STL 2, KC 1

  • B1

    Home Run Bobby Witt Jr. homers (10) on a fly ball to left center field. STL 2, KC 1

  • B1

    Groundout Lane Thomas grounds out, second baseman JJ Wetherholt to first baseman Alec Burleson. STL 2, KC 0

  • T1

    Lineout Blaze Jordan lines out to center fielder Lane Thomas. STL 2, KC 0

  • T1

    Lineout Masyn Winn lines out to center fielder Lane Thomas. STL 2, KC 0

  • T1

    Sac Fly Alec Burleson out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Lane Thomas. Iván Herrera scores. STL 2, KC 0

  • T1

    Walk Nelson Velázquez walks. STL 1, KC 0

  • T1

    Fielders Choice Jordan Walker reaches on a fielder's choice. JJ Wetherholt scores. Iván Herrera to 3rd. Fielding error by shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. STL 1, KC 0

  • T1

    Walk Iván Herrera walks. JJ Wetherholt to 2nd. STL 0, KC 0

  • T1

    Single JJ Wetherholt singles on a line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins. STL 0, KC 0