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Carlos Hernández - Takes second loss Hernandez (0-2) allowed a run on two hits and struck out two over one inning, taking the loss Tuesday versus the Cardinals.

Impact Hernandez entered Tuesday on an eight-inning scoreless streak, but that ended when he gave up an RBI double to Nolan Arenado in the sixth inning. Overall, Hernandez has taken a step forward this season, working as an effective middle reliever and occasional opener. He has a 3.54 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 38:8 K:BB across 28 innings through 23 appearances. Hernandez also has three holds and a blown save, but he's unlikely to be much of a factor for high-leverage situations.

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Zack Greinke - Outdueled in no-decision Greinke did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing two hits and one walk over five scoreless innings against the Cardinals. He struck out six.

Impact Though Greinke held the Cardinals to just two hits and no runs over 5.0 innings of work, he was outshined by Miles Mikolas, who tossed eight scoreless innings and struck out 10. Greinke has quietly put together an impressive May, earning a 2.30 ERA with a 25:3 K/BB over six starts (31.1 innings). Though his recent form has been promising, the veteran's fantasy upside remains capped by his inability to pitch deep into games as he hasn't gone more than six innings all season.

2 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mikolas works 8 shutout innings, leads Cardinals to 2-1 victory over the Royals

Miles Mikolas pitched eight shutout innings, Nolan Arenado hit an RBI double and Nolan Gorman drove in a run with a sacrifice fly as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Kansas Cit...

3 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Miles Mikolas has terrific night as Cardinals edge Royals Miles Mikolas threw eight scoreless innings as the host St. Louis Cardinals edged the Kansas City Royals 2-1 Tuesday

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MLB Network Insider put the jinx on Royals' perfect-game attempt against Cardinals The Royals’ attempt at major-league history ended shortly after a message from an MLB Network analyst.

14 HOURS AGO • KANSASCITY.COM

Cardinals vs. Royals Betting Odds, Over/Under, Spread - May 30 Preview the May 30 matchup between the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

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Royals play the Cardinals after Lopez's 4-hit game

The Kansas City Royals take on the St. Louis Cardinals after Nicky Lopez had four hits against the Cardinals on Monday

22 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mike Mayers' pursuit of perfection highlights potential of Kansas City Royals' pitchers Mayers showcased his full arsenal as the Kansas City Royals took the series opener against his old team, the St. Louis Cardinals.

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Cardinals nearing break, but face Royals first After playing 18 games in 18 days, the St.

1 DAY AGO • KANSASCITY.COM

Cardinals nearing break, but face Royals first After playing 18 games in 18 days, the St. Louis Cardinals are looking forward to resetting during a rare two-day break this week

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Vinnie Pasquantino - Three hits, two RBI in win Pasquantino went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Monday's 7-0 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Pasquantino's RBI double in the third inning was ultimately all the Royals needed. The first baseman has hit safely in four of his last five games, going 8-for-23 (.348) in that span. While it's a small sample, it's also an encouraging return to form after he struggled at the plate for a couple of weeks in May. For the season, Pasquantino is slashing .262/.341/.466 with nine home runs, 26 RBI, 22 runs scored and 15 doubles through 54 contests.

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Nick Pratto - Smacks three hits Pratto went 3-for-6 with a double and a run scored in Monday's 7-0 win over the Cardinals.

Impact This was Pratto's fifth turn in the leadoff spot in the last seven games, though he's struggled a bit since he bumped Bobby Witt from atop the order. Over that seven-game span, Pratto has gone 6-for-27 (.222) with just two extra-base hits and a 4:10 BB:K. Despite the recent struggles, he's still sporting one of the Royals' more encouraging batting lines, slashing .301/.395/.437 through 30 contests. Pratto also has a 32.8 percent strikeout rate and just one stolen base on the year, so he doesn't really possess the tools to be an effective long-term option at leadoff.

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Michael Massey - Swats fourth homer Massey went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Monday's 7-0 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Massey provided the Royals' last runs with his ninth-inning blast. The second baseman has multiple hits in each of his last four starts, and he's now hitting .324 (22-for-68) in May, albeit with a 9:20 BB:K for the month. He's up to a .240 batting average with four homers, 17 RBI, 15 runs scored and three stolen bases through 48 contests while mainly seeing a strong-side platoon role at the keystone.

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Nicky Lopez - Responds with four-hit game Lopez went 4-for-5 with one run scored and one steal in Monday's 7-0 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Since returning from the injured list, Lopez has operated almost exclusively as a defensive replacement behind Maikel Garcia. Monday's start marked Lopez's first since May 22, and e made the most of his opportunity by notching the second four-hit game of his career. However, the 28-year-old may have to deliver a few more performances like this before he's awarded a full-time role again.

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Bobby Witt Jr. - Showcases power and speed Witt went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and one steal in Monday's 7-0 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Witt stole his 16th bag of the season and hit his 10th home run of the year. The only other players with double figures in each of those categories already is Ronald Acuna and Josh Lowe. Witt hit 20 long balls and stole 30 bags as a rookie last year, and the 22-year-old is on pace to shatter both of those marks in 2023, barring he stays healthy.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Close to perfection: Mayers, Staumont flirt with MLB history ST. LOUIS -- The Royals turned to a bullpen game Monday afternoon as they continue to search for the pitching depth that will help them over...

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

Royals' Staumont, Mayers within 6 outs of perfect game in 7-0 win over Cards

Josh Staumont and Mike Mayers came within six outs of the first combined perfect game in major league history before Nolan Arenado lined a leadoff single in the eighth inning of th...

1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mike Mayers - Earns first win of season Mayers (1-0) earned the win during Monday's 7-0 victory over St. Louis, allowing two hits across six scoreless innings. He recorded three strikeouts and didn't issue a walk.

Impact Mayers operated behind opener Josh Staumont on Monday, and the two combined for seven shutout innings. Over his first three appearances of the season, Mayers has allowed just two runs across 13.1 innings and sports a 14:5 K:BB during that stretch. It's unclear if Mayers will continue operating as a bulk reliever or move back to a normal starting role, but either way, he figures to get plenty of innings until Brad Keller (shoulder) is cleared to return from the injured list.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Four Royals pitchers combine on two-hit shutout of Cardinals Mike Mayers, Josh Staumont, Taylor Clarke and Amir Garrett combined to throw a two-hitter Monday as the visiting Kansas City Royals blanked...

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Kansas City Royals come close to no-hitting Cardinals in series opener at St. Louis The Royals combined to pitch a gem and pepper the Redbirds with baseball during their own turns at the plate. The result? A happy holiday.

1 DAY AGO • KANSASCITY.COM

Royals' pitchers perfect through 7 innings vs. Cardinals The Kansas City Royals are working on what would be the first combined perfect game in baseball history against the Cardinals through seven...

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Royals' Staumont, Mayers within 6 outs of perfect game in 7-0 win over Cards