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Cardinals Win, Royals Lose in Spring Training Matchups
St. Louis defeats Florida, while Chicago Cubs top Kansas City in Monday's exhibition games.
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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In Monday's Spring Training action, the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Florida team 5-4, while the Kansas City Royals lost 3-2 to the Chicago Cubs. The Cardinals and Royals will both be back in action today, with the Cardinals facing the Washington team and the Royals taking on the Cincinnati squad.
Why it matters
Spring Training games provide an early look at how teams are shaping up ahead of the upcoming MLB season. These results offer insights into the strengths and weaknesses of the Cardinals and Royals as they prepare to compete in their respective divisions.
The details
In the Cardinals-Florida game, St. Louis came out on top with a final score of 5-4. Meanwhile, the Royals fell to the Cubs by a score of 3-2. Today, the Cardinals will face off against Washington, while the Royals will take on Cincinnati.
- The Cardinals defeated Florida 5-4 on Monday, February 24, 2026.
- The Royals lost 3-2 to the Cubs on Monday, February 24, 2026.
- The Cardinals will play Washington today.
- The Royals will play Cincinnati today.
The players
St. Louis Cardinals
A professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri, and a member of the National League Central division of Major League Baseball.
Florida
A team that participated in the Spring Training matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Kansas City Royals
A professional baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri, and a member of the American League Central division of Major League Baseball.
Chicago Cubs
A professional baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois, and a member of the National League Central division of Major League Baseball.
Washington
The team the St. Louis Cardinals will face today in Spring Training.
Cincinnati
The team the Kansas City Royals will face today in Spring Training.
The takeaway
These Spring Training results provide an early glimpse into the potential strengths and weaknesses of the Cardinals and Royals as they prepare for the upcoming MLB season. Fans will be eager to see how the teams perform in their next matchups against Washington and Cincinnati.
