# Cardinals Hold Off Royals in Father's Day Thriller

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Podcast: [St. Louis Cardinals News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/st-louis-cardinals-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7461032)
Published: 2026-06-21T21:53:49+00:00
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The Cardinals exploded for five runs in the first inning on Father’s Day, then held off a spirited Royals comeback to win 12-10 and avoid a series sweep. Despite a late ninth-inning push that loaded the bases with two runs and a tying run at the plate, the Royals fell short. The Cardinals’ early offensive surge, powered by key home runs, proved too much to overcome, while the Royals’ bullpen showed grit after a shaky start. Now, they turn their focus to Tampa Bay, hoping to turn things around. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/723d4fe4eb8dfcea

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