Chicago Cubs at Kansas City Royals
Saturday • 7:10 PM EDT
3 – 6
Final
H 7-10 • E 0-1
CHC
68-50
Chicago Cubs
CHC • 68-50
KC
49-69
Kansas City Royals
KC • 49-69
CHC
68-50
Chicago Cubs
CHC • 68-50
3 – 6
Final
H 7-10 • E 0-1
KC
49-69
Kansas City Royals
KC • 49-69
Last play: Pete Crow-Armstrong strikes out swinging.
Game Summary
Kansas City Royals defeated the Chicago Cubs 6-3. The Royals rode a dominant night from Jac Caglianone (4-for-4, 2 HR, 2B, 4 RBI) and timely early offense that produced a four-run lead through three innings; Josh Rojas added a two-RBI single in the second. Kansas City compiled 10 hits and drew four walks to support its attack. Chicago mounted a brief rally when Carson Kelly’s two-run double and Ian Happ’s solo homer cut the deficit to 4-3, but Caglianone’s two-run shot in the seventh provided insurance. Seth Lugo went six innings, allowing three runs with five strikeouts to earn the win, and Nate Pearson closed with a scoreless ninth for the save; Clay Holmes took the loss.
Generated after the final box score
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| KC | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 1 |
Batting
| Player | line | ab | r | h | rbi | bb | so |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Conforto | 1-1 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrone Taylor | 1-2 | BB, K | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Ian Happ | 2-4 | HR, 2B, K | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Bregman | 0-4 | K, R | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Pedro Ramírez | 0-1 | K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Busch | 1-4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Kelly | 1-3 | 2B, 2 K, 2 RBI | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | 0-3 | 2 BB, 2 K | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Seiya Suzuki | 0-4 | K | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dansby Swanson | 0-4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nico Hoerner | 1-4 | K, R | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carter Jensen | 0-3 | BB, R | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Josh Rojas | 1-4 | K, 2 RBI | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaac Collins | 1-4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Loftin | 1-2 | 2B, BB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| John Rave | 1-3 | BB, R, SB | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Michael Massey | 1-4 | R | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Isbel | 0-4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jac Caglianone | 4-4 | 2 HR, 2 2B, 4 RBI | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | 1-3 | BB, R | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Pitching
| Player | line | ip | h | r | er | bb | so |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Holmes | 4.0 IP, 4 ER, K, 2 BB | 4.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Colin Rea | 4.0 IP, 2 ER, 0 K, 2 BB | 4.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Nate Pearson | 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K, 0 BB | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Seth Lugo | 6.0 IP, 3 ER, 5 K, BB | 6.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| Steven Cruz | 1.0 IP, 0 ER, K, 0 BB | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| John Schreiber | 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K, 2 BB | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Recent plays
- Pete Crow-Armstrong strikes out swinging.
- Pedro Ramírez strikes out swinging.
- Dansby Swanson pops out to first baseman Jac Caglianone in foul territory.
- Michael Conforto doubles (12) on a sharp line drive to right fielder John Rave.
- Kyle Isbel grounds out, second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Michael Busch.
- Josh Rojas grounds out, second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Michael Busch. John Rave to 3rd.
- Nick Loftin grounds out, pitcher Colin Rea to first baseman Michael Busch.
- John Rave singles on a fly ball to right fielder Seiya Suzuki.
