Bobby Witt Jr. homers before leaving with knee injury in Royals’ 14-6 win over Cardinals

Bobby Witt Jr. hit a home run for the Kansas City Royals before leaving the game with a sore knee, contributing to a 14-6 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. The Royals set a club record with five doubles in a six-run second inning, with Jac Caglianone and Salvador Perez also hitting home runs. Each of the first eight batters in the lineup had at least one RBI, and the team achieved season highs in runs and hits. Witt was replaced after a sliding stop at shortstop. Royals starter Noah Cameron pitched five innings, while Cardinals pitcher Matthew Liberatore struggled, allowing seven runs. The Royals’ Seth Lugo is set to return to the rotation after recovering from a concussion, and Michael McGreevy will pitch for the Cardinals in the next game. QUESTION: How might the Royals’ strong offensive performance in this game influence their confidence and strategy in future matches?