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See photos from Royals’ victory over Cardinals in I-70 Series finale at St. Louis

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.

And they did it in style, salvaging a 2-0 shutout victory in this three-game set after dropping the first two games in St. Louis on Friday and Saturday.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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