Pujols homers, gets 3 hits to propel Cards past Royals 6-5


              Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez (13) is congratulated by teammate Carlos Santana (41) after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday, April 12, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
            
              Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Daniel Lynch throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday, April 12, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
            
              Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi throws out St. Louis Cardinals' Dylan Carlson on a ground out during the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 12, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
            
              Kansas City Royals center fielder Michael A. Taylor is unable to catch a double by St. Louis Cardinals' Paul DeJong during the eighth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 12, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
            
              Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez celebrates as he arrives home after hitting his second home run a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals during the eighth inning Tuesday, April 12, 2022, in St. Louis. Perez also hit a home run in the second inning. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
            
              St. Louis Cardinals' Andrew Knizner yells in celebration as he rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Tuesday, April 12, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
            
              St. Louis Cardinals' Andrew Knizner (7) tosses his bat after hitting a three-run home run as Kansas City Royals catcher Cam Gallagher, left, kneels at the plate during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 12, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
            
              St. Louis Cardinals' Andrew Knizner watches his three-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Tuesday, April 12, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
            
              St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Giovanny Gallegos (65) and catcher Andrew Knizner celebrate a 6-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals in a baseball game Tuesday, April 12, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
            
              St. Louis Cardinals' Andrew Knizner (7) is congratulated by teammates Albert Pujols and Tommy Edman (19) after hitting a three-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Tuesday, April 12, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
            
              St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols celebrates after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Tuesday, April 12, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
            
              St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols, left, rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run off Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Daniel Lynch during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 12, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
            
              St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols watches his solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Tuesday, April 12, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Pujols homers, gets 3 hits to propel Cards past Royals 6-5