After taking one on the chin this afternoon at US. Cellular Field, the Cubs and thier fans will now look to Kansas City for a little scoreboard watching.
Game 1 of the Intra-State Missouri showdown!
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Kansas City Royals! Tonight!
| Pitching Matchup | |||
| ST. LOUIS | KANSAS CITY | ||
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Joel Pineiro 2-3, 3.86 Last appearance: 6/22 at BOS 7.0 IP, 2 ER Dec = ND |
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Gil Meche 5-8, 4.91 Last appearance: 6/21 vs SFO 5.2 IP, 1 ER Dec = Win |
| Gameday Matchup | |||||
| W-L | NIGHT | GRASS | STK | L10 | |
| STL - 2nd NL Central | 45-35 | 29-22 | 45-35 | L2 | 4-6 |
| KC - 5th AL Central | 36-43 | 20-31 | 35-37 | W5 | 9-1 |
| Gameday Lineups | ||
| NO. | ST. LOUIS | KANSAS CITY |
| 1. | S. Schumaker, LF | D. DeJesus, LF |
| 2. | R. Ludwick, RF | M. Aviles, SS |
| 3. | A. Pujols, DH | A. Gordon, 3B |
| 4. | R. Ankiel, CF | J. Guillen, DH |
| 5. | T. Glaus, 3B | M. Grudzielanek, 2B |
| 6. | C. Duncan, 1B | M. Teahen, RF |
| 7. | Y. Molina, C | J. Buck, C |
| 8. | A. Kennedy, 2B | R. Gload, 1B |
| 9. | A. Miles, SS | J. Gathright, CF |
Kauffman Stadium Kansas City Missouri
Weather At a Glance
Tonight
50% of Severe Thunderstorms low of 67*F
RIGHT NOW:
Overcast
87°F
(31°C)
| Humidity: | 51 % |
| Wind Speed: | SW 8 MPH |
| Barometer: | 29.77" (1007.3 mb) |
| Dewpoint: | 67°F (19°C) |
| Heat Index: | 90°F (32°C) |
| Visibility: | 10.00 mi |
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