Kansas City Royals at St. Louis Cardinals Game Summary
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Game Info: Date, Time and Venue
DateMay 17, 2026
Time2:15 PM ET
VenueBusch Stadium
SeriesRegular Season · Game 3 of 3
Day/Nightday
Kansas City Royals vs St. Louis Cardinals Probable Pitchers
KCStephen Kolek
Stats4-3 · ERA 4.50 · 34 SO · WHIP 1.24 · 54.0 IP
STLAndre Pallante
Stats10-5 · ERA 3.60 · 70 SO · WHIP 1.22 · 95.0 IP
TV Channel and Streaming
Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365
TV · home · Streaming
Royals.TV
TV · away · Streaming
96.5 The Fan
FM · away · Streaming
KMOX 1120 AM/104.1 FM
AM · home · Streaming
Royals Radio Network
AM · away
WIJR AM 880 (En Espanol)
AM · home · Streaming
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More MLB Games on May 17, 2026
Other games loaded for the same date, with TV listings, probable pitchers and game details.
| Date / Time | Matchup | Status | TV / Streaming | Probable Pitchers | Venue | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sun, May 17
12:15 PM ET
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3-6
|
Final |
NBCSN / Peacock
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MIA: Eury Pérez
5-6 · ERA 3.84 · 89 SO · WHIP 1.10 · 79.2 IP
TB: Drew Rasmussen
7-4 · ERA 2.78 · 96 SO · WHIP 0.90 · 97.0 IP
|
Tropicana Field |
|
|
Sun, May 17
1:35 PM ET
|
Final |
MASN, Nationals.TV
|
BAL: Brandon Young
7-2 · ERA 3.38 · 62 SO · WHIP 1.36 · 77.1 IP
WSH: Richard Lovelady
2-4 · ERA 3.86 · 27 SO · WHIP 1.81 · 30.1 IP
|
Nationals Park |
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Sun, May 17
1:35 PM ET
|
Final |
NBCSP, SportsNet Pittsburgh
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PHI: Zack Wheeler
9-1 · ERA 2.28 · 98 SO · WHIP 0.91 · 87.0 IP
PIT: Paul Skenes
7-8 · ERA 3.58 · 123 SO · WHIP 1.04 · 103.0 IP
|
PNC Park |
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Sun, May 17
1:35 PM ET
|
1-8
|
Final |
BravesVision, Gray TV, NESN
|
BOS: Brayan Bello
2-6 · ERA 6.34 · 44 SO · WHIP 1.67 · 61.0 IP
ATL: Grant Holmes
5-4 · ERA 3.61 · 76 SO · WHIP 1.32 · 87.1 IP
|
Truist Park |
|
|
Sun, May 17
1:40 PM ET
|
6-7
|
Final |
SNY, YES
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NYY: Elmer Rodríguez
0-2 · ERA 4.76 · 10 SO · WHIP 1.76 · 17.0 IP
NYM: Freddy Peralta
5-7 · ERA 4.68 · 98 SO · WHIP 1.42 · 100.0 IP
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Citi Field |
|
|
Sun, May 17
1:40 PM ET
|
4-1
|
Final |
Detroit SportsNet, Sportsnet, Sportsnet ONE
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TOR: Kevin Gausman
4-8 · ERA 4.32 · 108 SO · WHIP 1.22 · 106.1 IP
DET: Jack Flaherty
2-8 · ERA 4.60 · 92 SO · WHIP 1.45 · 76.1 IP
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Comerica Park |
|
|
Sun, May 17
1:40 PM ET
|
3-10
|
Final |
Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, Reds.TV
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CIN: Brady Singer
3-8 · ERA 5.03 · 71 SO · WHIP 1.54 · 82.1 IP
CLE: Gavin Williams
9-4 · ERA 3.89 · 123 SO · WHIP 1.18 · 106.1 IP
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Progressive Field |
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Sun, May 17
2:10 PM ET
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4-5
|
Final |
Brewers.TV Presented by Potawatomi Sportsbook, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive
|
MIL: Robert Gasser
2-3 · ERA 4.15 · 40 SO · WHIP 1.18 · 43.1 IP
MIN: Bailey Ober
6-3 · ERA 4.59 · 46 SO · WHIP 1.22 · 66.2 IP
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Target Field |
|
|
Sun, May 17
2:10 PM ET
|
8-0
|
Final |
Rangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive, Space City Home Network
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TEX: Nathan Eovaldi
9-7 · ERA 4.02 · 110 SO · WHIP 1.17 · 105.1 IP
HOU: Peter Lambert
7-5 · ERA 3.26 · 74 SO · WHIP 1.15 · 80.0 IP
|
Daikin Park |
|
|
Sun, May 17
2:10 PM ET
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8-9
|
Final |
Chicago Sports Network, Marquee Sports Network, WCIU TV
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CHC: Colin Rea
7-5 · ERA 4.75 · 70 SO · WHIP 1.45 · 94.2 IP
CWS: Erick Fedde
4-6 · ERA 4.34 · 57 SO · WHIP 1.45 · 85.0 IP
|
Rate Field |
|
|
Sun, May 17
2:15 PM ET
|
Final |
Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365, Royals.TV
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KC: Stephen Kolek
4-3 · ERA 4.50 · 34 SO · WHIP 1.24 · 54.0 IP
STL: Andre Pallante
10-5 · ERA 3.60 · 70 SO · WHIP 1.22 · 95.0 IP
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Busch Stadium |
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Sun, May 17
3:10 PM ET
|
Final |
DBACKS.TV, Rockies.TV
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AZ: Michael Soroka
8-3 · ERA 3.07 · 79 SO · WHIP 1.09 · 82.0 IP
COL: Michael Lorenzen
3-9 · ERA 6.46 · 72 SO · WHIP 1.78 · 92.0 IP
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Coors Field |
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Sun, May 17
4:05 PM ET
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10-1
|
Final |
NBCS BA, NBCSCA
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SF: Adrian Houser
2-6 · ERA 4.95 · 55 SO · WHIP 1.40 · 80.0 IP
ATH: Jeffrey Springs
3-9 · ERA 6.08 · 84 SO · WHIP 1.42 · 97.2 IP
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Sutter Health Park |
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Sun, May 17
4:07 PM ET
|
Final |
ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino, KCOP 13, SportsNet LA
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LAD: Roki Sasaki
3-5 · ERA 5.33 · 80 SO · WHIP 1.36 · 81.0 IP
LAA: Grayson Rodriguez
2-2 · ERA 8.06 · 24 SO · WHIP 1.83 · 25.2 IP
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Angel Stadium |
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Sun, May 17
7:20 PM ET
|
8-3
|
Final |
NBC/Peacock
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SD: Lucas Giolito
2-3 · ERA 5.16 · 18 SO · WHIP 1.85 · 29.2 IP
SEA: George Kirby
7-8 · ERA 3.76 · 98 SO · WHIP 1.32 · 110.0 IP
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T-Mobile Park |
Kansas City Royals at St. Louis Cardinals FAQ
Common questions for this MLB matchup.
What time is Kansas City Royals at St. Louis Cardinals?
The listed start time is 2:15 PM ET. Times are shown in Eastern Time.
What channel is Kansas City Royals at St. Louis Cardinals on?
The current TV listing is Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365, Royals.TV. Broadcast and streaming availability can vary by market.
Who are the probable pitchers?
The listed probable pitchers are Stephen Kolek and Andre Pallante. Probable starters can change before first pitch.
Where is the game being played?
The listed venue is Busch Stadium.