Bobby Witt Jr. contributed significantly to the Kansas City Royals’ 8-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night, driving in three runs. Michael Wacha delivered an impressive performance on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings. The Royals showcased their offensive prowess in the seventh inning, highlighted by Maikel Garcia’s RBI single, Witt’s RBI triple, and Salvador Perez’s two-run homer, which marked a notable moment as it coincided with the 13th anniversary of his MLB debut.
The triumph secured the season series for Kansas City against St. Louis for the first time since 2016, with the teams having split their two-game matchup. Wacha, who improved his record to 9-6, allowed two runs on five hits and issued two walks during his outing. Notably, he has maintained a strong performance at Kauffman Stadium, permitting two runs or fewer in eight of his ten starts this season. Lucas Erceg also played a crucial role, recording his fourth save of the year.
The Cardinals initially took the lead in the second inning when Paul Goldschmidt hit a two-run home run, his 18th of the season, traveling an impressive 430 feet. Despite this early advantage, St. Louis struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities, finishing the game with a disappointing 1 for 8 with runners in scoring position. Andre Pallante, the Cardinals’ starting pitcher, completed 5 2/3 innings, yielding two runs—one earned—on three hits, while Ryan Fernandez suffered the loss in relief. Nolan Gorman contributed with two hits, but the Cardinals ultimately fell short in their efforts.
Kansas City enjoys an uncommon day off on Sunday before traveling to Minneapolis on Monday to compete in a three-game series against the Twins at Target Field. Brady Singer, boasting a record of 8-7 and an ERA of 3.03, is set to take the mound for Kansas City, while Pablo López, with a record of 10-8 and an ERA of 4.74, will pitch for the Twins. The pregame broadcast on SuperStar Country 102.5 and 1530 AM is scheduled to commence at 6 p.m., leading up to the first pitch at 6:40 p.m.
