Overview

• Kansas City trailed 7-2 before erupting in a six-run fifth inning powered by Nick Loftin’s homer and Vinnie Pasquantino’s two-run double, pulling ahead 8-7 en route to a 10-7 victory.
• Top prospect Jac Caglianone made his major league debut as designated hitter, going hitless in five at-bats but showing solid exit velocities and drawing standing ovations in St. Louis.
• Starters Michael Lorenzen and Andre Pallante each surrendered seven earned runs by the third and fifth innings respectively, leading to early exits for both.
• A bullpen mix led by Daniel Lynch IV, Steven Cruz, Angel Zerpa and John Schreiber combined for 5⅓ scoreless innings before Taylor Clarke closed out the ninth for his 17th save.
• The Royals turn to rookie lefty Noah Cameron (2-1, 1.05 ERA) to face Cardinals veteran Miles Mikolas (4-2, 3.90 ERA) in Game 2 on Wednesday.