This week in Major League Baseball (69 images)

White Sox's Danny Mendick hits a two-run home run against the Pirates. Photo by Kamil Krzaczynski/UPI

Kansas City Royals' Maikel Franco throws to first base from his knees in an effort to get St. Louis Cardinals Paul DeJong in St. Louis on Tuesday. The Cardinals defeated the Royals 9-3. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

The Royals' Whit Merrifield is tagged out at third base. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

The Cardinals' Adam Wainwright takes a deep breath before delivering his first pitch to the Royals. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI