Royals face Cardinals with Lugo making first start since injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 11:45 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
The Kansas City Royals host the St. Louis Cardinals on June 19, 2026. Seth Lugo is set to start for the Royals, returning from a line drive injury to his forehead. He last faced the Cardinals in August 2023 while with the Padres. The Cardinals counter with Michael McGreevy, who has a 2.99 ERA this season. The Royals will be without Bobby Witt Jr. and Maikel Garcia, complicating their lineup.
- •Seth Lugo makes first start after head injury.
- •Michael McGreevy has a 2.99 ERA this season.
- •Royals missing key players like Bobby Witt Jr.
- •Game taking place at Kauffman Stadium.
- 11:45 PMYahoo Sports — Cardinals at Royals 6/19 game discussion
"Seth Lugo will take the hill for the first time after receiving a line drive off of his forehead
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