This marks the 40th anniversary of the Royals defeating the cross-state rivals, the Cardinals, in the 1985 World Series. Many members of that club are in town to be honored, as well as members of the 2015 team celebrating their 10th anniversary. For most of the 40 years since the Show-Me Showdown, the Cardinals have been good while the Royals have been bad, but as we embark on this weekend, both teams seem poised to be contenders this season.
St. Louis Cardinals (24-20) vs. Kansas City Royals (25-20) at Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO
Cardinals: 4.