Overview

• Heavy rain and a 3:30 p.m. tornado warning in St. Louis forced MLB to call off Wednesday’s game at Busch Stadium.
• Fans will see a split doubleheader Thursday with games at 12:45 p.m. CT and 6:45 p.m. CT, and gates opening at 11:15 a.m. and 5:15 p.m.
• Kansas City enters the resumed series after a 10-7 win in Tuesday’s opener, seeking momentum in the I-70 rivalry.
• Cole Ragans remains on the 15-day injured list with a left-groin strain, prompting adjustments to the Royals’ pitching rotation.
• Rookie Noah Cameron’s debut and prospect Jac Caglianone’s first start were postponed and await new assignments in the doubleheader.