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See photos from Kansas City Royals’ I-70 Series opener at the St. Louis Cardinals

It’s always a good time when the Royals and Cardinals meet up in the I-70 Series.

Another chapter of the interleague rivalry along the interstate that spans Missouri was crafted in The Lou on Friday night. It went to extra innings, host St. Louis beating Kansas City 5-4 in 11 innings.

Here are some images from the teams’ series opener at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, with the second game of the three-game set looming Saturday at 1:15 p.m.

Kansas City Royals second baseman Michael Massey turns a double play against the Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Friday, May 15, 2026.
Kansas City Royals second baseman Michael Massey turns a double play against the Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Friday, May 15, 2026. Joe Puetz Getty Images
Kansas City Royals slugger Vinnie Pasquantino high-fives teammates in the dugout after scoring against the Cardinals during a series opener at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Friday, May 15, 2026.
Kansas City Royals slugger Vinnie Pasquantino high-fives teammates in the dugout after scoring against the Cardinals during a series opener at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Friday, May 15, 2026. Joe Puetz Getty Images
Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker singles against the Kansas City Royals during a series opener at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Friday, May 15, 2026.
Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker singles against the Kansas City Royals during a series opener at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Friday, May 15, 2026. Joe Puetz Getty Images
Cardinals pitcher Dustin May delivers against the Kansas City Royals during a game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Friday, May 15, 2026.
Cardinals pitcher Dustin May delivers against the Kansas City Royals during a game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Friday, May 15, 2026. Joe Puetz Getty Images
An Armed Forces Day Weekend-themed Kansas City Royals hat sits in the dugout during a game against the Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Friday, May 15, 2026.
An Armed Forces Day Weekend-themed Kansas City Royals hat sits in the dugout during a game against the Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Friday, May 15, 2026. Joe Puetz Getty Images
Royals designated hitter Carter Jensen hits an RBI double against Cardinals during a season-opening game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Friday, May 15, 2026.
Royals designated hitter Carter Jensen hits an RBI double against Cardinals during a season-opening game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Friday, May 15, 2026. Joe Puetz Getty Images
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez high-fives teammates after scoring against the Cardinals during a series-opening game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Friday, May 15, 2026.
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez high-fives teammates after scoring against the Cardinals during a series-opening game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Friday, May 15, 2026. Joe Puetz Getty Images
Kansas City Royals left fielder Isaac Collins hits a sacrifice fly against the Cardinals during the fourth inning of a series-opening game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Friday, May 15, 2026.
Kansas City Royals left fielder Isaac Collins hits a sacrifice fly against the Cardinals during the fourth inning of a series-opening game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Friday, May 15, 2026. Joe Puetz Getty Images
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Wacha, a former Cardinal, delivers against his old team at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Friday, May 15, 2026.
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Wacha, a former Cardinal, delivers against his old team at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Friday, May 15, 2026. Joe Puetz Getty Images

This story was originally published May 15, 2026 at 9:44 PM.

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