Defensive Brilliance and Late Game Heroics
What a thrilling victory for our Kansas City Royals!
In a game showcase of tight defense and crucial late-game plays, the Royals clutched out a 2-1 win against the St. Louis Cardinals. Our boys held their ground defensively in the early innings, with key strikeouts from our pitchers keeping the Cardinals scoreless despite a few hits. 
Breaking the Silence
The game kicked into high gear in the 4th inning. Although the Cardinals managed to get on the board first with a homer from Alec Burleson, our Royals answered back quickly! Thanks to a clutch double from our speedy Dairon Blanco, followed by him stealing third base, we managed to tie it up. Blanco's aggressive base-running proved decisive and got the momentum rolling in our favor.
Royals Seal the Deal
Heading into the 7th inning with the score tied at 1, Drew Waters stepped up to the plate and smacked a triple to right field. Not long after, Maikel Garcia singled to bring Waters home, putting us ahead 2-1. The Royals' bullpen held firm in the final innings, with Carlos Estévez shutting down the Cardinals’ hopes in the 9th, sealing the victory.
Star of the Game
Maikel Garcia gets my nod for the star of the game. His decisive hit in the 7th inning drove in the winning run, showcasing his clutch abilities. Let's carry this momentum forward, Royals fans! We showed grit and determination today – that Royal spirit!
Scoreboard for Cardinals @ Royals (May 18th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 |