Maikel Garcia homered, doubled and scored three times, and the Kansas City Royals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-5 in the second game of a day-night doubleheader on Thursday night. Royals starter Cole Ragans pitched three innings in his return from the 15-day injured list with a left groin strain.

The Cardinals managed to close a 5-1 deficit in Game 2 of a doubleheaders vs. the Royals, but had little offense to show vs. the Kansas City bullpen.

Kansas City Royals center fielder Maikel Garcia (11) is congratulated by first baseman Salvador Perez (13) after hitting a two run home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Busch Stadium on Jun 5, 2025 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Jeff Curry Imagn Images

Royals rookie Jac Caglianone gets his first career hit and drives in a run for Kansas City.

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The Kansas City Royals complete a doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals in the finale of a 3-game set at Busch Stadium Thursday.

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It's Thursday, June 5, and the Royals (32-29) are in St. Louis to take on the Cardinals (33-27). Cole Ragans is slated to take the mound for Kansas City against Matthew Liberatore for St. Louis. Yesterday's matchup between the two was postponed due to inclement weather in the area.