Maikel Franco hit the go-ahead single off Adam Wainwright with two outs in the sixth inning, and the Kansas City bullpen shut down the Cardinals from the fourth inning on, allowing the Royals to rally for a
4-1 victory on Monday night.
Alex Gordon and Jorge Soler also drove in runs for the Royals, who returned for their final homestand.
Carlos Hernandez, making his second career start, allowed one run over 3 2/3 innings before giving way to Jake Newberry, Scott Barlow, Josh Staumont (2-1) and Jesse Hahn. They combined to allow one hit without a walk over the next 4 1/3 innings.
Greg Holland worked the ninth for his sixth save.
Wainwright allowed 3 runs on six hits, striking out seven. He dips to
5-2.
RHP Brady Singer (3-4, 4.14 ERA) tries to build on a 14-inning scoreless streak covering his last two starts when the Royals continue their series against St. Louis. It is the sixth-longest active streak in the majors. The Cardinals go with LHP Austin Gomber (0-1, 2.37). 6:10 with the pregame and the first pitch at 7:05 on KIRX.