The Royals take on their state rivals as the Missouri Legislature determines the fate of a new ballpark.

After a slow start, the Cardinals got hot in May and find themselves firmly in contention. They had a nine-game winning streak in the early part of the month, and have won six of their last nine going into their cross-state showdown against the Royals.

Kansas City Royals (31-29) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (33-26) at Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO

Royals: 3.23 runs scored/game (28th in MLB), 3.35 runs allowed/game (3rd)

Cardinals: 4.63 runs scored/game (8th), 4.12 runs allowed/game (13th)

The Cardinals took two of three from the Royals in Kansas City back in May, allowing just five runs in the set. Their 19-8 home record is third-best, and they are 16-12 against teams with a .500 record

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