Royals

The Kansas City Royals ended a six-game losing streak with a 2‑0 shutout victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on May 17, 2026. Stephen Kolek pitched 6.1 scoreless innings, allowing four hits and striking out three to earn the win. Salvador Perez produced both of the Royals’ runs, driving in one on a sacrifice fly in the first inning and adding a solo home run in the fourth. The win improves the Royals’ position, leaving them 2.5 games out of the final AL Wild Card spot despite their struggles earlier in the season. The team’s next challenge will come in a home series against the Boston Red Sox.