St. Louis at Kansas City

St. Louis is on a 16-5 run after beating the Royals in the first two games, 10-3 and 1-0. The offense is seventh in runs scored, fifth in on-base percentage, and 10th in slugging, while the defense is No. 1 in fielding percentage. Matthew Liberatore (3.33 ERA) has a 42-to-7 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 46+ innings. He comes off impressive wins over the Phillies (3-2) and Pirates (2-1). He faces a Kansas City offense that is 27th in runs scored, 26th in on-base percentage, and 27th in slugging. The Royals have lost four in a row and six of seven. Play St. Louis.