KWWR Sports Report 8/7/24

The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 at Busch Stadium on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.

Cardinals slugger Victor Scott II hit his first career home run and ignited a four-run rally in the second inning.

Tommy Pham launched a two-run home run as well in the opener of a three-game series against the Rays.

The Kansas City Royals lost 6-5 to the Boston Red Sox at the K.

A wild pitch gave Boston the go-ahead run.

Kansas City will look to avoid a sweep at home in Wednesday’s finale and stay ahead of the Red Sox in the American League Wild Card standings, with their lead on Boston for the third spot dwindling to a half-game after the loss.