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Caglianone Homers, Lugo Returns as Royals Beat Cardinals 6-5

Seth Lugo returned from the concussion list and pitched six innings, while Alex Lange earned his fifth save after a Cardinals ninth-inning rally.

  • On Friday, Jac Caglianone homered and drove in two runs as the Kansas City Royals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5, snapping a three-series losing streak.
  • Pitcher Seth Lugo returned from the concussion list after being hit on the forehead by a line drive June 10, allowing one earned run over six innings.
  • Kansas City seized control with four runs in the fourth inning, fueled by Isaac Collins' two-RBI double, before Caglianone added his 10th home run of the season in the fifth.
  • St. Louis rallied for three runs in the ninth inning, but Alex Lange stranded the tying run to earn his fifth save for Kansas City.
  • An Ecuador-Curacao World Cup match at neighboring Arrowhead Stadium forces a rare Saturday off-day, with the Cardinals and Royals concluding their three-game series on Sunday.
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Seth Lugo sharp in return as Royals hold off Cardinals

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Caglianone, Lugo lead Royals past Cardinals 6-5, to clinch series

Jac Caglianone hit a home run and drove in two as the Kansas City Royals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 to clinch the three-game series and snap a three-series losing streak.

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The Washington Post broke the news on Friday, June 19, 2026.
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