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Cardinals Secure I-70 Series Win with Dominant Pitching and Walker’s Home Run

St. Louis extends its hot streak to 12 wins in 13 games, while Kansas City struggles despite Noah Cameron's record-setting performance.

The Kansas City Royals swarm relief pitcher Wade Davis to celebrate after defeating the New York Mets 7-2 to win the World Series on Sunday, November 1, 2015, at Citi Field in New York.
Young fans wait for autographs prior to the game between the Kansas City Royals and the Cleveland Guardians at Kauffman Stadium on June 30, 2024.
Kansas City Royals pitcher Noah Cameron (65) on the mound during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Kauffman Stadium.
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn hits a home run against the Philadelphia Phillies in game two of a doubleheader on May 14.

Overview

  • The St. Louis Cardinals clinched the I-70 Series with a 1-0 win over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday, led by Miles Mikolas’ six-inning, two-hit performance.
  • Jordan Walker’s sixth-inning solo home run marked the only run of the game, securing the Cardinals' 12th win in their last 13 games.
  • Royals rookie Noah Cameron made MLB history as the first pitcher to start his career with consecutive outings of 6 1/3 innings or more, allowing two or fewer hits in each, but took the loss in his home debut.
  • Kansas City’s offense continued to struggle, managing just four hits and failing to capitalize on late scoring opportunities, marking their sixth loss in seven games.
  • The Royals honored their 1985 and 2015 World Series championship teams during Rivalry Weekend, with special commemorative giveaways and appearances by former players.