Royals seek sweep against Cardinals in Kansas City on June 21
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 5:40 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
The Kansas City Royals host the St. Louis Cardinals today at Kauffman Stadium, with first pitch at 1:10 p.m. CT. The Royals have won three consecutive games, hoping to clinch a season series victory after winning the last three matchups against the Cardinals. Stephen Kolek, coming off a strong performance, will start for Kansas City, while Dustin May starts for St. Louis after a recent complete-game shutout. Both teams will honor the Negro Leagues by wearing special hats during the game.
- •Royals aim for a fourth straight win against the Cardinals.
- •Stephen Kolek starts for Kansas City after a scoreless outing last week.
- •Dustin May takes the mound for St. Louis after a complete-game shutout.
- •Bobby Witt Jr. remains out; Maikel Garcia returns to the lineup.
- •Teams honor the Negro Leagues with special hats.
- 5:40 PMYahoo Sports — Cardinals at Royals 6/21 game discussion
"A chance to sweep your rival on a special day
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