Both pitchers were All-Stars last season, with Lugo finishing second in Cy Young voting and Ragans placing fourth. Lugo is 3-4 with a 3.02 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 42 strikeouts in 56 i

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Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (9) rounds the bases after hitting a home run off St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Andre Pallante (53) during the fourth inning at Kauffman Stadium on May 16, 2025. Jay Biggerstaff Imagn Images

Pregame analysis and predictions of the St. Louis Cardinals vs. Kansas City Royals MLB game to be played on May 18, 2025 on ESPN.

Jac Caglianone has been slugging for the Royals ever since he left Florida, and the former Gator is getting promoted.

The Kansas City Royals and St. Louis Cardinals conclude their three-game interleague series today at Kauffman Stadium, with first pitch set for 2:10 p.m. CT. The Cardinals have secured the first two games, including a 1-0 victory on Saturday, and are aiming for a series sweep.

The Royals and Cardinals meet in the I-70 series this weekend at Kauffman Stadium. Follow along with stats, scores and a game tracker.