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JJ Wetherholt homers as Cardinals rally against Royals in high-scoring game

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Last updated Jun 21, 2026

JJ Wetherholt homers as Cardinals rally against Royals in high-scoring game

Summary

The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Kansas City Royals in a high-scoring affair at Kauffman Stadium on June 21. JJ Wetherholt led the Cardinals with multiple hits, including a home run, contributing to a 12-8 score as the teams traded runs. The Cardinals built a strong lead early, but the Royals fought back, pulling within two runs after a series of home runs in the second inning. Despite the Royals' late-game efforts, including a home run from Jensen, the Cardinals maintained their lead through strategic pitching changes and timely hitting.

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By the Numbers

•Wetherholt homered and had three hits in the game.
•Cardinals built a 12-7 lead before Royals narrowed it to 12-8.
•Dustin May allowed six earned runs in just 2 innings for the Cardinals.
•Royals hit two home runs in the second inning, including a 444-foot shot by Caglianone.
•The game was played at Kauffman Stadium on June 21.

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9:16 PMYahoo Sports — JJ Wetherholt Homers Help Cardinals Win Slugfest Over the Royals Sunday

What they're saying

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Dustin May was not in his finest form Sunday, but it didn’t matter as JJ Wetherholt, Iván Herrera and the St. Louis Cardinals offense absolutely unloaded on the Kansas City Royals Sunday afternoon eventually winning a slugfest. The St. Louis Cardinals bullpen would be worn out by the end of it, though. It only took […]
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