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Chicago Cubs at Kansas City Royals

MLBAugust 8, 2026Kauffman Stadium

CubsChicagoCHC68-50

Cubs 3, Royals 6

Final
RoyalsKansas CityKCWon49-69
Score by inning
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CHC000201000370
KC12100020–6101

W Seth LugoL Clay HolmesSV Nate Pearson

Jac Caglianone powers the Royals past Chicago 6-3 as Clay Holmes makes a shaky debut for the CubsThe Royals made Clay Holmes' debut with the Chicago Cubs a forgettable affair Saturday night, hammering him for four runs in his return from the injured list, while Jac Calgianone helped to power Kansas City to a 6-3 victory.Recap · ESPN

Scoring

Play-by-play

In order

Top 1st

  1.  Pete Crow-Armstrong flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.
  2.  Seiya Suzuki flies out to right fielder John Rave in foul territory.
  3.  Michael Busch grounds out to first baseman Jac Caglianone.

Bot 1st

  1.  Carter Jensen grounds out, shortstop Dansby Swanson to first baseman Michael Busch.
  2.  Bobby Witt Jr. grounds out, pitcher Clay Holmes to first baseman Michael Busch.
  3.  Jac Caglianone homers (19) on a fly ball to center field.KC 63%
  4.  Isaac Collins grounds out, first baseman Michael Busch to pitcher Clay Holmes.

Top 2nd

  1.  Alex Bregman grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Jac Caglianone.
  2.  Ian Happ strikes out swinging.
  3.  Nico Hoerner strikes out swinging.

Bot 2nd

  1.  Michael Massey singles on a ground ball to center fielder Tyrone Taylor.
  2.  John Rave walks. Michael Massey to 2nd.
  3.  Nick Loftin out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Clay Holmes to first baseman Michael Busch. Michael Massey to 3rd. John Rave to 2nd.
  4.  Josh Rojas singles on a ground ball to right fielder Seiya Suzuki. Michael Massey scores. John Rave scores.KC 85%
  5.  Kyle Isbel grounds into a double play, shortstop Dansby Swanson to first baseman Michael Busch. Josh Rojas out at 2nd. Kyle Isbel out at 1st.

Top 3rd

  1.  Carson Kelly called out on strikes.
  2.  Dansby Swanson grounds out, third baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Jac Caglianone.
  3.  Tyrone Taylor singles on a fly ball to left fielder Isaac Collins.
  4.  Pete Crow-Armstrong walks. Tyrone Taylor to 2nd.
  5.  Seiya Suzuki flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.

Bot 3rd

  1.  Carter Jensen grounds out, second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Michael Busch.
  2.  Bobby Witt Jr. singles on a ground ball to shortstop Dansby Swanson.
  3.  Jac Caglianone doubles (20) on a line drive to right fielder Seiya Suzuki. Bobby Witt Jr. scores.KC 92%
  4.  Isaac Collins singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Seiya Suzuki. Jac Caglianone to 3rd.
  5.  Michael Massey reaches on a fielder's choice out, first baseman Michael Busch to catcher Carson Kelly. Jac Caglianone out at home. Isaac Collins to 2nd.
  6.  John Rave grounds out, shortstop Dansby Swanson to first baseman Michael Busch.

Top 4th

  1.  Michael Busch singles on a sharp ground ball to center fielder Kyle Isbel, deflected by second baseman Michael Massey.
  2.  Alex Bregman grounds into a force out, second baseman Michael Massey to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. Michael Busch out at 2nd. Alex Bregman to 1st.
  3.  Ian Happ lines out sharply to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
  4.  Nico Hoerner singles on a line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Alex Bregman to 2nd.
  5.  Carson Kelly doubles (11) on a line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins. Alex Bregman scores. Nico Hoerner scores. Carson Kelly to 3rd. Carson Kelly advances to 3rd, on a throwing error by shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.KC 77%
  6.  Dansby Swanson grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Jac Caglianone.

Bot 4th

  1.  Nick Loftin walks.
  2.  Josh Rojas strikes out swinging.
  3.  Kyle Isbel grounds into a double play, second baseman Nico Hoerner to shortstop Dansby Swanson to first baseman Michael Busch. Nick Loftin out at 2nd. Kyle Isbel out at 1st.

Top 5th

  1.  Tyrone Taylor called out on strikes.
  2.  Pete Crow-Armstrong strikes out swinging.
  3.  Seiya Suzuki grounds out, pitcher Seth Lugo to first baseman Jac Caglianone.

Bot 5th

  1.  Carter Jensen grounds out, second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Michael Busch.
  2.  Bobby Witt Jr. walks.
  3.  Jac Caglianone doubles (21) on a line drive to left fielder Ian Happ. Bobby Witt Jr. to 3rd.
  4.  Isaac Collins pops out to third baseman Alex Bregman.
  5.  Michael Massey lines out to center fielder Tyrone Taylor.

Top 6th

  1.  Michael Busch lines out to left fielder Isaac Collins.
  2.  Alex Bregman grounds out, third baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Jac Caglianone.
  3.  Ian Happ homers (19) on a fly ball to right center field.KC 73%
  4.  Nico Hoerner grounds out softly, pitcher Seth Lugo to first baseman Jac Caglianone.

Bot 6th

  1.  John Rave lines out to left fielder Ian Happ.
  2.  Nick Loftin doubles (19) on a line drive to left fielder Ian Happ.
  3.  Josh Rojas pops out to second baseman Nico Hoerner.
  4.  Kyle Isbel flies out to right fielder Seiya Suzuki.

Top 7th

  1.  Carson Kelly called out on strikes.
  2.  Dansby Swanson flies out to right fielder John Rave.
  3.  Tyrone Taylor walks.
  4.  Pete Crow-Armstrong walks. Tyrone Taylor to 2nd.
  5.  Seiya Suzuki strikes out on a foul tip.KC 75%

Bot 7th

  1.  Carter Jensen walks.KC 80%
  2.  Bobby Witt Jr. flies out to right fielder Seiya Suzuki.
  3.  Jac Caglianone homers (20) on a fly ball to center field. Carter Jensen scores.KC 94%
  4.  Isaac Collins lines out to first baseman Michael Busch.
  5.  Michael Massey flies out to left fielder Ian Happ.

Top 8th

  1.  Michael Busch grounds out, first baseman Jac Caglianone to pitcher Steven Cruz.
  2.  Cubs challenged (pitch result): Alex Bregman called out on strikes.
  3.  Ian Happ doubles (22) on a sharp line drive to right fielder John Rave.
  4.  Nico Hoerner flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.

Bot 8th

  1.  John Rave singles on a fly ball to right fielder Seiya Suzuki.
  2.  Nick Loftin grounds out, pitcher Colin Rea to first baseman Michael Busch.
  3.  Josh Rojas grounds out, second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Michael Busch. John Rave to 3rd.
  4.  Kyle Isbel grounds out, second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Michael Busch.

Top 9th

  1.  Michael Conforto doubles (12) on a sharp line drive to right fielder John Rave.KC 91%
  2.  Dansby Swanson pops out to first baseman Jac Caglianone in foul territory.
  3.  Pedro Ramírez strikes out swinging.
  4.  Pete Crow-Armstrong strikes out swinging.

Bot 1st

  1.  CHC 0, KC 1Jac Caglianone homers (19) on a fly ball to center field.KC 63%

Bot 2nd

  1.  CHC 0, KC 3Josh Rojas singles on a ground ball to right fielder Seiya Suzuki. Michael Massey scores. John Rave scores.KC 85%

Bot 3rd

  1.  CHC 0, KC 4Jac Caglianone doubles (20) on a line drive to right fielder Seiya Suzuki. Bobby Witt Jr. scores.KC 92%

Top 4th

  1.  CHC 2, KC 4Carson Kelly doubles (11) on a line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins. Alex Bregman scores. Nico Hoerner scores. Carson Kelly to 3rd. Carson Kelly advances to 3rd, on a throwing error by shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.KC 77%

Top 6th

  1.  CHC 3, KC 4Ian Happ homers (19) on a fly ball to right center field.KC 73%

Bot 7th

  1.  CHC 3, KC 6Jac Caglianone homers (20) on a fly ball to center field. Carter Jensen scores.KC 94%

Win probability

Bot 7th · Biggest swing #1 · CHC 3–6 KC

Jac Caglianone homers (20) on a fly ball to center field. Carter Jensen scores.

See it in the scoring summary
KC 94%KC +17 pts

Game leaders

CubsChicago

RoyalsKansas City

Box score

BattingABRHRBIHRBBSOAVG
Pete Crow-Armstrong DH3000022.287
Seiya Suzuki RF4000001.269
Michael Busch 1B4010000.244
Alex Bregman 3B4100001.246
Ian Happ LF4121101.212
Nico Hoerner 2B4110001.257
Carson Kelly C3012002.265
Michael Conforto PH1010000.231
Dansby Swanson SS4000000.213
Tyrone Taylor CF2010011.242
Pedro Ramírez PH1000001.297
Totals343731310

2B: Happ, Kelly, Conforto.HR: Happ.RBI: Happ, Kelly 2.

PitchingIPHRERBBSOPERA
Clay Holmes L4.064421702.86
Colin Rea4.042220634.59

Video

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