The game today was an interesting one; with both Cole Ragans and Seth Lugo on the IL, the Royals bullpen banded together to get the win before heading back to Minnesota to take on the hottest team in baseball.

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (9) rounds the bases after hitting a home run off St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Andre Pallante (53) during the fourth inning at Kauffman Stadium on May 16, 2025. Jay Biggerstaff Imagn Images

Welcome to Kauffman Stadium, often considered a crown jewel of MLB ballparks -- and not just because of the massive CrownVision scoreboard towering over the field. With the fountains flowing in center field, The K gives off a quintessential Midwest summer vibe.