ST. LOUIS • On a 3-2 count from Kansas City pitcher Chris Young, Cardinals center fielder Randal Grichuk cranked a two-run home run over the left field wall to tie the game 2-2 going into the top of the third inning.
Grichuk's home run, his 10th of the season, drove in Jason Heyward, who reached third base on a single, a stolen base and Yadier Molina's sacrifice flyout.
Dan Johnson then flew out to right field, and John Lackey struck out swinging to end the inning.
Royals jump out to 2-0 lead over Cards
After one half inning of play, the Kansas City Royals have taken an early 2-0 lead over pitcher John Lackey and the St.