Cardinals Face Royals in Doubleheader at Busch Stadium

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — The St. Louis Cardinals are set to take on the Kansas City Royals in game one of a doubleheader on Thursday at 1:45 p.m. ET. This matchup is part of a makeup game originally scheduled for June 4, 2025.

Both teams come into this game with recent momentum. The Royals, with a record of 33-27, have won three games in a row, including a surprising 10-7 victory against the Cardinals on June 3. Meanwhile, the Cardinals stand at 32-29 and hope to bounce back after their recent struggles.

Pitching for the Royals is Noah Cameron, boasting an impressive 1.05 ERA, the second best in the American League. Cameron has been effective against hitters, holding a .144 batting average against. His performance will be crucial for the Royals as they depend on solid pitching to combat their inconsistent offense.

The Cardinals will rely on Miles Mikolas, who has a 3.90 ERA. Mikolas, known for his home field advantage at Busch Stadium, has limited opponents to a .176 batting average at home. However, he has shown signs of a drop in form, which may give the Royals an opening.

Offensively, the Royals have Bobby Witt Jr., who leads the team with 35 RBIs and ranks fourth in stolen bases. His .494 slugging percentage indicates his ability to create scoring opportunities, despite the team’s overall struggles.

The Cardinals’ Brendan Donovan is swinging a hot bat, holding a .321 average. However, the team is experiencing power issues, sitting at 24th in the league for home runs. Their success will hinge on Mikolas’s ability to keep runs off the board and whether their lineup can wake up offensively.

Today’s pitching matchup is crucial, as both teams look to establish their rhythm in this tightly contested game.