See photos from Royals’ victory over Cardinals in I-70 Series finale at St. Louis
By Jeff Rosen
The Kansas City Royals closed out the latest edition of Major League Baseball’s I-70 Series against the Cardinals on Sunday afternoon at Busch Stadium.
Stepen Kolek started for the Royals on Sunday and pitched an excellent game, while team captain/catcher Salvador Perez homered and drove in a run with a sacrifice fly. Closer Lucas Erceg pitched the ninth and got the save.
The Royals’ victory snapped a six-game losing streak. They open a homestand at Kauffman Stadium on Monday, with the first of three games against the Boston Red Sox set to begin at 6:40 p.m.
In the meantime, here are some images from Sunday’s series finale in St. Louis:
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez hits a first-inning sac fly against the Cardinals during an I-70 Series finale at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Dilip Vishwanat Getty Images
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Cardinals during the fourth inning of an I-70 Series finale at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Dilip Vishwanat Getty Images
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Stephen Kolek delivers a pitch to the Cardinals during an I-70 Series finale at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Dilip Vishwanat Getty Images
Cardinals pitcher Andre Pallante delivers a pitch against the Kansas City Royals during an I-70 Series finale at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Dilip Vishwanat Getty Images
Kansas City Royals second baseman Michael Massey attempts to turn a double play against the Cardinals during an I-70 Series finale at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Dilip Vishwanat Getty Images
This story was originally published May 17, 2026 at 3:42 PM.