Cardinals Win Streak Ends, and Royals Get Win Thursday

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The St. Louis Cardinals saw their winning streak come to an end at 8 last night as the Redbirds lost to the Washington Nationals 5-4.  Luke Weaver struggled on the hill and the Cards committed 3 errors behind him. Trailing 5-1 early, the Redbirds tried to rally, but came up short at Busch Stadium.  Cards take 3 of 4 games in the series for their 7th straight series victory.

The Cards will host the Milwaukie Brewers this weekend, game 1 is tonight.  The Cardinals trail the Brewers by 1 ½ games in the NL Central and in the Wildcard race.

 

The Kansas City Royals got a win over the Toronto Blue Jays last night to split their 4 game series.  KC scored 3 runs in the 4th to cruise to a 6-2 win at Kauffman.  The Royals head out on a road trip beginning tonight in Chicago with the White Sox.