Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez, right, rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run off St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Matthew Liberatore during the sixth inning in the second game of a baseball doubleheader Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Kansas City Royals' Kyle Isbel, right, is congratulated by third base coach Vance Wilson after hitting a solo home run during the ninth inning in the second game of a baseball doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Kansas City Royals' MJ Melendez arrives home after hitting a solo home run during the third inning in the second game of a baseball doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado throws out Kansas City Royals' Freddy Fermin during the third inning in the second game of a baseball doubleheader Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Kansas City Royals' MJ Melendez watches his solo home run during the third inning in the second game of a baseball doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

St. Louis Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar celebrates after hitting a solo home run during the second inning in the second game of a baseball doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Kansas City Royals' MJ Melendez celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the third inning in the second game of a baseball doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Wacha throws during the first inning in the second game of a baseball doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher James McArthur celebrates an 8-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in the second game of a baseball doubleheader Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Kansas City Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino (9) and Freddy Fermin celebrate an 8-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in the second game of a baseball doubleheader Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Gordon Graceffo (67) is removed by manager Oliver Marmol (37) during the fourth inning in the second game of a baseball doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Kansas City Royals' Kyle Isbel, right, scores past St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras during the fifth inning in the second game of a baseball doubleheader Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

St. Louis Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar (21) is congratulated by teammate Nolan Arenado (28) after hitting a solo home run during the second inning in the second game of a baseball doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)