Limited number of tickets available for Memorial Day showdown with Cardinals

While going fast, there are a limited number of tickets still available for tomorrow's Memorial Day matinee between the Kansas City Royals and St. Louis Cardinals at 1:10 p.m., at Kauffman Stadium. Monday's game will be preceded by the annual Armed Forces Day presented by Budweiser, featuring a special pregame ceremony honoring the men and women who serve our country. Members of the military will also be honored throughout the game through the Buck O'Neil Legacy Seat and Our Heroes program, as well as other special in-game features. The first 20,000 fans will receive miniature American flags, courtesy of the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial.

Fans can purchase tickets online at www.royals.com, by phone at 1-800-6ROYALS, at the Kauffman Stadium Box Office and at 26 metro-area Hy-Vee stores, including Lawrence, Manhattan and Topeka, Kan., and St. Joseph, Mo.

For additional information, members of the media may contact the Royals Publicity Department at (816) 921-8000.