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SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2026 

Kyle Leahy allowed one run over a career-high six innings and Alec Burleson drove in two runs to lead the Cardinals to a 4-2 win over the Royals today at Busch Stadium, their second win in as many days. The win improved the Cardinals' record to 27-18, a season-best nine games above .500.

Andre Pallante will get the start on Sunday as the Cardinals try to complete a sweep of the three-game series.

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