5/17 GDT: Royals(Kolek) vs Cardinals(Pallante) 1:15 PM CT

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9 pitch AB turns into a 1 out walk for JJ. Even with the Royals winning an ABS challenge.

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JJ took a pick off throw to the ribs

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That was the first walk the Cardinals have drawn on the day; they have two hits but no runs yet. Royals have a 1-0 lead with their 3 hits though the run is unearned due to an error by Victor Scott in the 1st inning.

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Ivan reaches on a FC. JJ out at 2nd.

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Burly sends it to the LF corner but it is tracked down for the last out of the 3rd

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Salvy launches the first pitch of the 4th into the seats to make it a 2-0 Royals lead

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CHARGE THE MOUND WINN!!

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CHARGE THE MOUND WINN!!

Our boys sure do get a lot of HBP.

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CHARGE THE MOUND WINN!!

Our boys sure do get a lot of HBP.

Major League leading 34 times.

Red Sox and Twins are second at 31.

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Nice 4-6-3 double play finishes the Royals 5th

Time for the Cardinals to get some tallies on the board.