Chicago Cubs @ Kansas City Royals

67-49, 32-25 Away

5th,1 out

48-68, 28-28 Home


CHC
KC

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
0	4	0	0	0	-	-	-	-	4	5	0
1	0	0	0	-	-	-	-	-	1	3	1

M. Black

1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 K, 1 BB

M. Busch

1-2

CubsTop 5th
- M. Black pitching for KC
  CHC
  KC
- Pitch
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors
RoyalsBottom 4th
- K. Gausman pitching for CHC
  CHC
  KC
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors
CubsTop 4th
- M. Black pitching for KC
  CHC
  KC
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors
RoyalsBottom 3rd
- K. Gausman pitching for CHC
  CHC
  KC
- 0 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors
CubsTop 3rd
- J. Cuas pitching for KC
  CHC
  KC
- 0 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors
RoyalsBottom 2nd
- K. Gausman pitching for CHC
  CHC
  KC
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors
CubsTop 2nd
- J. Cuas pitching for KC
  CHC
  KC
- Crow-Armstrong stole second.
  2
  1
- D. Lynch IV pitching for KC
  CHC
  KC
- 4 Runs, 4 Hits, 1 Error
RoyalsBottom 1st
- K. Gausman pitching for CHC
  CHC
  KC
- 1 Run, 2 Hits, 0 Errors
CubsTop 1st
- D. Lynch IV pitching for KC
  CHC
  KC
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors

Regular Season Series

Cubs
Royals

Game 1

MLB.TV

Cubs
Royals

Game 2

8/8

MLB.TV

Cubs
Royals

Game 3

8/9

MLB.TV

Kauffman Stadium

8:10 PM, August 7, 2026Coverage: MLB.TV

Current Weather

Kansas City, Missouri

Umpires:
Home Plate Umpire - Adam Beck
First Base Umpire - Dan Iassogna
Second Base Umpire - D.J. Reyburn
Third Base Umpire - Louie Krupa

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Milwaukee	72	43	.626	-	W3
Chicago	67	49	.578	5.5	W4
St. Louis	57	58	.496	15	W1
Cincinnati	56	58	.491	15.5	W4
Pittsburgh	57	60	.487	16	L3

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Chicago	59	55	.518	-	L3
Minnesota	57	59	.491	3	W1
Cleveland	57	59	.491	3	L3
Detroit	56	59	.487	3.5	W1
Kansas City	48	68	.414	12	L1

Dodgers' Snell to return Tuesday after Skubal's home debut

Dodgers' Blake Snell is expected to make his return from the injured list vs. the Royals on Tuesday, one day after Tarik Skubal makes his home debut.

Rangers activate Jordan Montgomery off IL, will use lefty as reliever

Veteran left-hander Jordan Montgomery has been activated from the 60-day injured list by the Texas Rangers and will pitch out of their bullpen.

Mets claim infielder Gabriel Arias off waivers from Guardians

The Mets claimed infielder Gabriel Arias off waivers from the Guardians on Friday. He is expected to join the Mets on Saturday night for their game against the Pirates.

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