Sports – Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021

The St. Louis Cardinals started their series in Los Angeles against the Dodgers Monday evening. The Redbirds fell to the Dodgers 9-4. Cardinals starter Jack Flaherty exited with left side tightness after five innings. He equaled his season high with nine strikeouts and walked one. The right-hander gave up two runs and two hits. The Cardinals play the Dodgers again tonight with pre-game starting at 7:15 KSMO. The Cardinals are off tomorrow before returning to St. Louis Friday for a weekend series against the Cincinnati Reds.

The Kansas City Royals played host to the Pittsburg Pirates Monday and Tuesday. Monday evening the Royals topped the Pirates 7-3. The Royals will have today off as they get ready to host the Minnesota Twins in a four-game series.