Cardinals and Royals Both Lose on Sunday

Boston Red Sox defeat St. Louis Cardinals 9-3, Chicago White Sox edge Kansas City Royals 6-5

Apr. 13, 2026 at 4:55pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a baseball game, with the Cardinals' red and Royals' blue colors overlapping in a cubist style, conveying the intensity and drama of the sport.The weekend's baseball action saw the Cardinals and Royals both suffer tough losses, as the sport's competitive spirit is captured in a cubist-inspired illustration.Kansas City Today

The St. Louis Cardinals lost 9-3 to the Boston Red Sox on Sunday, with Willson Contreras hitting a home run against his former team and matching a career high with four hits. Meanwhile, the Kansas City Royals fell 6-5 to the Chicago White Sox, with Tanner Murray hitting his first major league home run and Colson Montgomery also connecting for the White Sox.

Why it matters

The losses for the Cardinals and Royals are setbacks in their respective seasons, as both teams look to make a push for the playoffs in their divisions. The games highlight the competitive nature of Major League Baseball and the importance of each game down the stretch.

The details

In the Cardinals game, Willson Contreras, a former Cardinal, led the Red Sox offense with his home run and four hits. The Royals game was delayed by rain for 3 hours before play began, and the White Sox were able to hold on for the narrow 6-5 victory.

  • The Cardinals game was played on Sunday, April 13, 2026.
  • The Royals game was also played on Sunday, April 13, 2026, with the first pitch delayed by 3 hours due to rain.

The players

Willson Contreras

A former member of the St. Louis Cardinals who now plays for the Boston Red Sox.

Tanner Murray

A Chicago White Sox player who hit his first major league home run in the game against the Kansas City Royals.

Colson Montgomery

A Chicago White Sox player who also hit a home run in the game against the Kansas City Royals.

Matthew Liberatore

The St. Louis Cardinals pitcher who is scheduled to start their next game against the Cleveland team.

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What they’re saying

“Willson really came up big for us today. He's been a great addition to the team.”

— Alex Cora, Boston Red Sox Manager

“We had our chances, but just couldn't close it out. Tough loss, but we'll bounce back.”

— Mike Matheny, Kansas City Royals Manager

What’s next

The Cardinals will host the Cleveland team tonight, with Matthew Liberatore scheduled to start on the mound. The Royals will have a day off today before traveling to Detroit to take on the Tigers on Tuesday.

The takeaway

Both the Cardinals and Royals suffered tough losses on Sunday, highlighting the competitive nature of Major League Baseball. The games showcase the importance of each game down the stretch as teams jockey for playoff positioning in their respective divisions.