Photos: Cardinals drop second straight to Royals as Michael McGreevy struggles
Jun 19, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals center fielder Nathan Church (27) makes a catch in the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images
Jun 19, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals left fielder Isaac Collins (1) hits a two-run double in the fourth inning against the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images
Jun 19, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals second baseman Michael Massey (19) slides into second against ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0) in the fourth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images
Jun 19, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker (18) reacts after being picked off at first base in the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images
Jun 19, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals center fielder Nathan Church (27) runs for the ball in the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images
Jun 19, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals second baseman Michael Massey (19) throws to first for a double play over ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals left fielder Lars Nootbaar (21) in the fourth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images
Jun 19, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker (18) runs to first base after hitting a single in the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images
Jun 19, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals second baseman Jose Fermin (15) is congratulated by designated hitter Salvador Perez (13) after scoring a run in the fourth inning against the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images
Jun 19, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker (18) singles in the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images
Jun 19, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A United States Air Force color guard during the national anthem before a game between the Kansas City Royals and ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images
Jun 19, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals starting pitcher Michael McGreevy (36) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images
Jun 19, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A United States Air Force color guard during the national anthem before a game between the Kansas City Royals and ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images
Jun 19, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera (48) rounds second base in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images
Jun 19, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Seth Lugo (67) throws a pitch in the first inning against the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images
Jun 19, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Seth Lugo (67) throws a pitch in the second inning against the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images
Jun 19, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera (48) is congratulated by left fielder Lars Nootbaar (21) after scoring against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images
Jun 19, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt (26) throws before a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images
Jun 19, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals starting pitcher Michael McGreevy (36) walks out from the bullpen before a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images
Jun 19, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt (26) throws to second base for an out in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images
Jun 19, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt (26) takes fielding practice before a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images
Jun 19, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt (26) takes fielding practice before a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images
Jun 19, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals starting pitcher Andre Pallante (53) throws in the outfield before a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images
Jun 19, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Fans pass around a giant hot dog bun in the stands, during a game between the Kansas City Royals and ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images
Jun 19, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0) catches a pop up as second baseman JJ Wetherholt (26) watches in the seventh inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images
Jun 19, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals shortstop Tyler Tolbert (2) throws to first for a double play over ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker (18) in the ninth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images
Jun 19, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals Nelson Velazquez (38) gets a hand from shortstop Masyn Winn (0) after scoring a run in the ninth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images
Jun 19, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Alex Lange (56) shakes hands with Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen (22) after beating the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images
Cardinals third baseman Blaze Jordan drives in two runs with a single in the ninth inning Friday, June 19, 2026, against the Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City.
Jun 19, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt (26) throws to first for an out in the eighth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images
Jun 19, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals right fielder Jac Caglianone (14) and Apple TV reporter Tricia Whitaker get dunked with ice water after beating the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images
Jun 19, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Seth Lugo (right) throws out ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker (left) at first base in the sixth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images
Jun 19, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt (26) throws to first for an out in the eighth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images
Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker hits a sacrifice fly to score a run in the first inning Friday, June 19, 2026, against the Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City.
Cardinals starting pitcher Michael McGreevy throws a pitch in the first inning Friday, June 19, 2026, against the Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City.
KANSAS CITY — In the ninth inning Friday night, the latest comeback attempt by the Cardinals found rookie infielder Blaze Jordan in the batter…
Royals flip the Cardinals' early lead with a four-run fourth, add on after that for pivotal runs in a 6-5 victory at Kauffman on Friday. Can sweep series Sunday.
A week after being demoted, infielder has yet to appear in a game, and that's part of the process he and the Cardinals have planned to rework his swing.
