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Stephen Kolek kept the Cardinals scoreless for 6 1/3 innings to win Sunday.
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Stephen Kolek delivered a strong pitching performance for the Royals, allowing just four hits over 6 1/3 innings while combining with teammates on a shutout victory against the Cardinals. His outing strengthens his case for remaining on the roster once Cole Ragans returns from injury.
Stephen Kolek
Daniel Lynch
Lucas Erceg
Cole Ragans
Noah Cameron
Kansas City Royals
St Louis Cardinals
Kolek allowed four hits, walked one and struck out three on his way to combining with Daniel Lynch IV and Lucas Erceg on a shutout. It improved his case for sticking around after Cole Ragans returns, but he's probably still behind Noah Cameron on the depth chart for now. If the Royals, who have Thursday off, think Ragans will be ready soon, they could send down Kolek for a fresh arm prior to Monday's game.