Cardinals and Royals Both Earn Wins on Wednesday

Masyn Winn's 11th-inning single lifts Cardinals over Mets, while Jonathan India's grand slam powers Royals past Twins

Apr. 2, 2026 at 4:40pm

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The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the New York Mets 2-1 in 11 innings on Wednesday, with Masyn Winn delivering the game-winning hit. Meanwhile, the Kansas City Royals topped the Minnesota Twins 13-9 behind a grand slam from Jonathan India.

Why it matters

These wins are important for the Cardinals and Royals as they look to build momentum in the early stages of the MLB season. The Cardinals are aiming to return to the playoffs after missing out last year, while the Royals are hoping to take a step forward and compete in the AL Central division.

The details

In St. Louis, the Cardinals and Mets were tied 1-1 heading into the 11th inning. Masyn Winn came through with a two-out single to drive in the winning run for the Cardinals. The Royals, meanwhile, erupted for 13 runs against the Twins, with Jonathan India's grand slam being the big blow.

  • The Cardinals and Mets played on Wednesday, April 2, 2026.
  • The Royals and Twins played on Wednesday, April 2, 2026.
  • The Cardinals are off on Thursday, April 3, 2026 before traveling to Detroit on Friday, April 4, 2026.
  • The Royals host the Twins again on Thursday, April 3, 2026, with Cole Ragans starting for Kansas City.

The players

Masyn Winn

A Cardinals infielder who delivered the game-winning hit in the 11th inning against the Mets.

Jonathan India

A Royals infielder who hit a grand slam and drove in five runs in the win over the Twins.

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What they’re saying

“That was a huge win for us. Masyn came up big in a clutch situation.”

— Oliver Marmol, Cardinals Manager

“I was just trying to put a good swing on the ball and help the team win. Glad I could come through with the grand slam.”

— Jonathan India, Royals Infielder

What’s next

The Cardinals will look to continue their winning ways when they travel to Detroit on Friday, while the Royals will host the Twins again on Thursday with Cole Ragans on the mound.

The takeaway

These victories demonstrate the competitive nature of the NL Central and AL Central divisions, as the Cardinals and Royals both earned hard-fought wins against divisional foes. The performances of young stars like Winn and India also highlight the bright futures of these two franchises.