The Royals beat the Cardinals, 6-2, on Monday, taking the first game of the all-Missouri battle. There's a game recap for those interested in the details but OH HEY WE ALMOST SAW A RANDY JOHNSON.

Adam Wainwright was on the hill for the Cardinals and was very nearly the assailant. Watch!

One can't help but wonder the outcome had that been a fastball. Consider yourself fortunate, trespassing bird.

And now, just because, it's the Randy Johnson Bobblehead Project entry where the birds got revenge:

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The birds get their revenge on the Hall of Famer. CBS Sports original

Damn, I miss the Bobblehead Project. Here's the complete collection.

Hat-tip: MLB.com Cut 4