Caglianone, Lugo lead Royals to 6-5 victory over Cardinals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 3:02 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
The Kansas City Royals defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 on Friday night at Kauffman Stadium, securing the series win. Jac Caglianone contributed significantly with a home run and two RBIs. Seth Lugo returned from the concussion list to pitch six innings, allowing two runs and earning his third victory of the season. The Royals scored four runs in the fourth inning to take the lead, with Caglianone's home run in the fifth adding to their total. The Cardinals rallied with three runs in the ninth but could not tie the game, as Alex Lange earned the save. The series concludes on Sunday.
- •Caglianone hits his 10th home run of the season.
- •Lugo pitches six innings in his return from injury.
- •Royals score four runs in the fourth inning.
- •Cardinals add three runs in the ninth but fall short.
- •Series concludes with a game on Sunday in Kansas City.
- 3:02 AMYahoo Sports — Caglianone, Lugo lead Royals past Cardinals 6-5, to clinch series
"Jac Caglianone hit a home run and drove in two as the Kansas City Royals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 Friday night to clinch the three-game series and snap a three-series losing streak. Seth Lugo (3-4) pitched six innings in his return from the concussion list after being hit on the forehead by a line drive June 10. Alex Lange earned his fifth save.
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