Sports – Friday, June 4th, 2021

St. Louis starter Carlos Martinez, who is 3 and 5 on the year, only went two-thirds of an inning Wednesday night. He faced 12 batters and was lifted when a walk to Turner loaded the bases. The right-hander allowed 10 runs on six hits with four walks and a strikeout in the second-shortest start of his career. The Cards began a four-game home series with the Cincinnati Reds. Adam Wainright took to the mound last night. Coverage of the game tonight begins at 6:20 on KSMO. The games Saturday and Sunday coverage will begin 12:20.

The Kansas City Royals faced the Minnesota Twins Thursday night. The Twins, who are 22 and 33 on the year, made their first trip to Kauffman Stadium this season for the series.