The Cardinals got back to back homeruns from Nolan Arenado and Albert Pujols in the 1st inning to start the scoring and eventually picked up a 6-5 win.

Salvador Perez and Michael A. Taylor hit homers in the 2nd inning to tie the game for the Royals. Andrew Knizner broke the tie and secured the win with a 3-run blast for the Cardinals in the 4th inning. The Royals plated runs in the 7th and 8th to get within a run.

Jordan Hicks picked up the win on the mound for the Redbirds after Dakota Hudson started the game. The Cardinals move to 3-1 on the season and the Royals are now 2-3.

Wednesday’s game was later called off due to weather.