The Kansas City Royals defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 on Friday night to clinch the three-game series and end a three-series losing streak. Jac Caglianone leads the offense with a home run and two runs batted in. On the pitching side, Seth Lugo returns to the rotation after a concussion, which he suffered when he was hit on the forehead by a line drive on June 10. Lugo pitches six innings in the game’s win, helping Kansas City limit St. Louis’ late rally. Alex Lange records the save to close out the victory, earning his fifth save of the season. St. Louis falls just short despite the Cardinals’ ability to stay within striking distance throughout the game. With the series clinched, Kansas City moves on after securing the final game of the set in a one-run finish. The win also marks a rebound for the Royals in the span of consecutive series results.
Caglianone, Lugo power Royals to 6-5 win over Cardinals and clinch series
The Kansas City Royals defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 on Friday night to clinch the three-game series and end a three-series losing streak. Jac Caglianone leads the offense with a home run and two...
- Kansas City beats St. Louis 6-5 on Friday night.
- Jac Caglianone hits a home run and has two RBIs for the Royals.
- Seth Lugo pitches six innings in his return from the concussion list.
- The Royals clinch the three-game series with the win.
- Alex Lange earns the save, his fifth of the season.
Jac Caglianone hit a home run and drove in two as the Kansas City Royals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 Friday night to clinch the three-game series and snap a three-series losing streak. Seth Lugo (3-4) pitched six innings in his return from the concussion list after being hit on the forehead by a line drive June 10. Alex Lange earned his fifth save.
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