Leake (5-6) allowed three runs, two of which were earned, on five hits and one walk while striking out four over seven innings to take the loss Thursday against the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Leak allowed single runs in the first in second innings, and the Cardinals were never able to overcome the early deficit. Despite giving up 38 hits in 29.2 innings of work this month, he's only walked three hitters during that span, and he has a 1.21 WHIP to go with his 4.13 ERA on the year. He'll make his next start Tuesday against the Pirates.