On Tuesday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the St. Louis Cardinals (48-42) hosting the Kansas City Royals (49-43) at 7:45 PM ET.
The Cardinals’ upcoming two-game set with the Royals will wrap up on Wednesday. Keep reading for details and insights on the series as it plays out.
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How to Watch Cardinals vs. Royals Series on TV or Streaming
- Tuesday at 7:45 PM ET (Andre Pallante vs. Michael Wacha): BSMW | Watch on Fubo
- Wednesday at 7:45 PM ET (Sonny Gray vs. Alec Marsh): BSMW | Watch on Fubo
Around the League
Cardinals’ Leading Hitters
- Brendan Donovan has 89 hits with 20 doubles, a triple, eight home runs, 27 walks and 44 RBI. He’s also stolen two bases.
- Alec Burleson has 83 hits with 11 doubles, 14 home runs and 14 walks. He has driven in 45 runs with seven stolen bases.
- Masyn Winn has 18 doubles, three triples, four home runs, 24 walks and 30 RBI (86 total hits). He’s also stolen nine bases.
- Nolan Arenado has 14 doubles, seven home runs, 23 walks and 37 RBI (85 total hits). He has swiped one base.
Royals’ Leading Hitters
- Bobby Witt Jr. has 119 hits with 25 doubles, nine triples, 15 home runs and 28 walks. He has driven in 61 runs with 22 stolen bases.
- Vinnie Pasquantino has put up 79 hits with 21 doubles, two triples, 11 home runs and 32 walks. He has driven in 59 runs.
- Maikel Garcia has 84 hits with 15 doubles, five triples, six home runs, 28 walks and 43 RBI. He’s also stolen 21 bases.
- Salvador Perez has 16 doubles, 14 home runs, 26 walks and 55 RBI (90 total hits).
Cardinals Pitching Rankings
- The Cardinals pitching staff ranks 21st in the majors with a collective 8.3 strikeouts per nine innings.
- St. Louis has a 3.92 team ERA that ranks 14th among all MLB pitching staffs.
- The Cardinals average baseball’s 15th-ranked WHIP (1.267).
- Cardinals pitchers combine to surrender 91 total home runs at a rate of one per game (12th-fewest in MLB).
Royals Pitching Rankings
- The Royals average the 21st-most strikeouts per nine innings (8.3) in the majors this season.
- Kansas City pitchers have a combined ERA of 3.79 ERA this year, 10th-best in baseball.
- Royals pitchers have a 1.276 WHIP this season, 17th in the majors.
- The Royals have allowed the third-fewest home runs this season at just 82, or 0.9 per game.
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Cardinals Injury Report
Iván Herrera: 10 Day IL (Back), Nick Robertson: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Riley O’Brien: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Drew Rom: 60 Day IL (Biceps), Steven Matz: 60 Day IL (Back), Tommy Edman: 60 Day IL (Wrist), Keynan Middleton: 60 Day IL (Forearm)
Royals Injury Report
Josh Taylor: 60 Day IL (Biceps), Dan Altavilla: 60 Day IL (Oblique), Kyle Wright: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)
