The Cardinals did not know of Ozuna's whereabouts before the game and someone had to be sent to his Clayton apartment to determine what had happened and why he was late. Cardinals manager Mike Matheny called the entire episode "human," but added that the team does have rules and they're not going to be bent to accommodate one player.
Though Tommy Pham has gone hitless the past three games, he made an impact defensively. The center fielder robbed Jorge Soler of an extra-base hit in the seventh inning, covering 87 feet to make a leaping grab. Alex Gordon, the next Royals’ batter, singled up the middle.