The St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals continue their three-game series at Kauffman Stadium on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The Cardinals dominated Game 1 with a 10-3 victory, fueled by Ivan Herrera’s explosive performance, while the Royals look to bounce back and end their three-game home losing streak.
Game Details
- Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
- Time: 7:10 p.m. ET
- Location: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO
- Broadcast: ESPN, Bally Sports Midwest
Team Breakdown & Key Players
St. Louis Cardinals
- Record: 25-20 (3rd in NL Central)
- Key Players:
- Ivan Herrera (DH): Batting .419 with five home runs and 18 RBIs, coming off a 3-for-4, four-RBI performance in Game 1.
- Brendan Donovan (2B): Leads the team with a .321 batting average, adding 14 doubles and three home runs.
- Lars Nootbaar (OF): 13-for-42 in his last 10 games, contributing two home runs and six RBIs.
- Starting Pitcher: Miles Mikolas (RHP, 2-2, 4.35 ERA) – Has allowed three runs or fewer in six straight starts.
Kansas City Royals
- Record: 25-21 (2nd in AL Central)
- Key Players:
- Bobby Witt Jr. (SS): Batting .316 with five home runs, 25 RBIs, and 16 stolen bases, reaching base twice in Game 1.
- Kyle Isbel (OF): 10-for-31 in his last 10 games, adding two home runs and two triples.
- Maikel Garcia (3B): 46 hits this season, including 11 doubles and five home runs.
- Starting Pitcher: Noah Cameron (LHP, 0-0) – Making his second MLB start after a strong debut on April 30.
Game Storylines
- Cardinals’ Offensive Surge: St. Louis has won nine of its last 10 games, outscoring opponents by 40 runs.
- Royals’ Home Struggles: Kansas City has lost three straight at home, despite holding a 16-8 home record.
- Pitching Matchup: Mikolas has been consistent, while Cameron looks to prove himself in his second MLB start.
Game Odds
St. Louis Cardinals 8.5
Kansas City Royals – 120
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 16, 2025
