Photos from Game 2 of Royals-Cardinals’ I-70 Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis
By Jeff Rosen
The Royals and Cardinals went at it again on Saturday afternoon — after a weather delay of about an hour.
The I-70 Series game between the Major League Baseball franchises from Missouri’s two largest burgs got underway about 2 p.m. Central Time at Busch Stadium.
Here are some photos from the second of three skirmishes in this always entertaining Show Me State clash.
Cardinals starting pitcher Kyle Leahy works against the Royals during a game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Joe Puetz Getty Images
Royals starting pitcher Noah Cameron works against the Cardinals during the first inning of a game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Joe Puetz Getty Images
Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson hits a sacrifice fly against the Royals during the first inning of a game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Joe Puetz Getty Images
Royals second baseman Michael Massey singles against the Cardinals during the second inning of a game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Joe Puetz Getty Images
Royals right fielder Jac Caglianone hits a second-inning single against the Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Joe Puetz Getty Images
Royals center fielder Kyle Isbel catches a fly ball for a Cardinals out in the second inning of a game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Joe Puetz Getty Images
Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. fields a ground ball during a game against the Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Joe Puetz Getty Images
Shirtless fans cheer on the home team during the host Cardinals’ 4-2 win against the Royals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Joe Puetz Getty Images
Royals outfielder Kyle Isbel catches a fly ball in center during the host Cardinals’ half of the fifth inning at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Joe Puetz Getty Images
Royals right fielder Jac Caglianone rounds the bases after hitting a solo ninth-inning home run against the host Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Joe Puetz Getty Images
Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson singles to drive in a run during the eighth inning of a game against the Royals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Joe Puetz Getty Images
Catcher Pedro Pagés, left, and relief pitcher George Soriano celebrate the Cardinals’ 4-2 win against the Royals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Joe Puetz Getty Images
