Royals Recap

Welcome to Big Dill Sports! I’m Dillon, your host, ready to dive into another exciting episode of Royals Recap. So grab your favorite ball cap and let’s talk about everything you need to know about our Kansas City Royals.

Today’s episode comes with a little twist—Mother Nature decided she wanted a piece of the action. The game against the St. Louis Cardinals, originally scheduled for Wednesday, June 4th, was postponed due to bad weather around Busch Stadium. But worry not, baseball fans! The I-70 showdown is still on. Mark your calendars for a doubleheader on June 5th. First pitch for Game 1 is set for 12:45 p.m. Central, followed by Game 2 at 6:45 p.m. If you had tickets for the original game, those will work for the first game. Plus, there’s a little bonus: you'll receive a ticket voucher for a future Monday-Thursday Cardinals home game in 2025.

Looking ahead to this doubleheader, Game 1 is shaping up to be an exciting match-up. The Royals will send out Noah Cameron, their hotshot rookie lefty with a shiny 1.05 ERA, against the seasoned Cardinals right-hander Miles Mikolas, who is currently riding an impressive streak of not losing his last eight starts. As for Game 2, Royals’ lefty Cole Ragans is making his return from a groin strain to face off against Cardinals' lefty Matthew Liberatore. And here’s a little strategic element for both teams—they can call up a 27th player just for the doubleheader, adding an extra layer of intrigue.

Taking a quick look back at Tuesday's game on June 3rd, the Royals came out swinging, securing a thrilling 10-7 victory over the Cardinals. It was an especially big night for Royals fans as top prospect Jac Caglianone made his major league debut. He didn’t manage a hit, going 0-for-5, but it’s all part of the game, and we’ll likely see more from him in the future. On the Cardinals side, Nolan Gorman stood out with a standout performance, going 2-for-4 and launching a two-run homer.

Switching gears to some other news circling the Royals this week, MLB All-Star Game voting has opened. Make sure to support your favorite Royals players, who are prominently featured on the ballot. And speaking of making a splash, we’ve got some controversy brewing. An ex-Marlins executive recently criticized the Royals, claiming they’re prioritizing wins over service time. It’s always interesting to hear these behind-the-scenes debates.

Now, before we wrap up, let’s talk about who’s been a ‘big dill’ this past month. The spotlight shines on an incredible breakout star from the Royals who was named the AL Pitcher of the Month. Not only has he shown exceptional prowess on the mound, but his performances are turning heads all across the league. Another piece of news shaking things up is the ongoing discussion about stadium funding. Big decisions are being made this week, with the Missouri Senate narrowly passing an incentives plan to keep both the Royals and Chiefs right where they belong—in Missouri.

That’s going to do it for this episode of Royals Recap here on Big Dill Sports. Remember to tune in to the upcoming doubleheader and support our Kansas City Royals not just on the field, but in everything else they’re battling off of it too. Until next time, keep it locked here for more updates and insights. I’m Dillon, and you’ve just been listening to Big Dill Sports. See you folks in the stands!