MLB Preview · July 18, 2027
St. Louis Cardinals at Kansas City Royals: Prediction, Odds & Preview
STL 0-0at KC 0-0·Kauffman Stadium·
DiamondIQ Model — Win Probability
STL47.5%52.5%KC
The model leans KC (52.5%). DiamondIQ model v2: season records, home-field advantage, the starting-pitcher quality gap (PitchIQ), and a calibration adjustment fit and validated on four seasons of backtest — plus live game state once underway.
Forecast at First Pitch
☀️90°FClear
Wind 9 mph S · R→L
Precip 6%
Injured List
STL
Max Rajcic (P)Injured 60-Day
Ramón Urías (3B)Injured 60-Day
KC
Maikel Garcia (3B)Injured 10-Day
Vinnie Pasquantino (1B)Injured 10-Day
Beck Way (P)Injured 15-Day
Luinder Avila (P)Injured 15-Day
Alec Marsh (P)Injured 60-Day
Carlos Estévez (P)Injured 60-Day
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