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    Kansas City Royals @ Chicago Cubs

    KC
    Kansas City RoyalsRoyalsKC
    3-8, 3-5 Away
    0
    3-8, 3-5 Away
    Final
    CHC
    Chicago CubsCubsCHC
    8-2, 6-1 Home
    2
    8-2, 6-1 Home
    • Gamecast
    • Recap
    • Box Score
    • Play-by-Play
    hittersH-ABRHRRBIAVG
    W. Merrifield2B
    0-4000.289
    J. SolerDH
    1-3000.282
    R. O'Hearn1B
    1-4000.318
    S. PerezC
    1-4000.244
    F. CorderoRF
    1-4000.167
    M. Franco3B
    0-4000.227
    A. GordonLF
    0-3000.194
    Today's at BatsFull Player Profile
    • 2nd: Gordon walked.
    • 4th: Gordon grounded out to third.
    • 7th: Gordon grounded out to pitcher.
    • 9th: Gordon popped out to shortstop.
    A. MondesiSS
    1-2000.244
    B. PhillipsCF
    0-3000.211
    pitchersIPHERBBKPC-STERA
    D. Duffy
    6.03146103-634.11
    I. Kennedy
    1.0110022-175.06
    J. Staumont
    1.0000313-91.80
    Full Box Score

    Win Probability

    According to ESPN Analytics

    KCCHC
    Hits
    5
    4
    Home Runs
    0
    1
    Total Bases
    6
    8
    Runners LOB
    7
    6

    Game Information

    Wrigley Field
    Wrigley Field
    8:15 PM, August 3, 2020
    Chicago, Illinois
    Game Time:2:43
    • Umpires:
    • Home Plate Umpire - Chris Conroy
    • First Base Umpire - David Rackley
    • Second Base Umpire - Alex Tosi
    • Third Base Umpire - Lance Barksdale

    Bryant homers, Mills shines as surging Cubs beat Royals 2-0

    Kris Bryant homered in his return to the lineup and Alec Mills pitched seven effective innings, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the Kansas City Royals 2-0 on Monday night for their fourth consecutive win.
    Aug 4, 2020, 12:53 am - Associated Press
    KC
    CHC
    123456789RHE
    000000000050
    00001010-240
    A. Mills
    win

    A. Mills2-0

    7.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 4 K, 3 BB
    D. Duffy
    loss

    D. Duffy0-2

    6.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 6 K, 4 BB
    R. Wick
    save

    R. Wick2

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

    Scoring Summary

    Inning

    KCCHC
    5thBáez hit sacrifice fly to right, Hoerner scored.01
    7thBryant homered to center (385 feet).02
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    CHC win 2-0

    • Royals
      0
    • Cubs
      2
    Game 1
    8/3
    • Royals
      4
    • Cubs
      5
    Game 2
    8/4

    2026 American League Central Standings

    TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
    Cleveland1816.529-W3
    Detroit1717.5001W1
    Chicago1617.4851.5W5
    Kansas City1419.4243.5W2
    Minnesota1420.4124L2
    Full Standings

    2026 National League Central Standings

    TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
    Chicago2112.636-W4
    St. Louis2013.6061W6
    Cincinnati2013.6061L2
    Milwaukee1814.5632.5W3
    Pittsburgh1816.5293.5W2
    Full Standings

    MLB News

    Cubs closer Daniel Palencia off IL following oblique injury

    Cubs closer Daniel Palencia off IL following oblique injury

    Cubs closer Daniel Palencia has been activated off the injured list after missing two weeks with an oblique injury. Nico Hoerner, who missed a game with a stiff neck, is back in the lineup.
    Twins' Joe Ryan leaves start after two batters with sore elbow

    Twins' Joe Ryan leaves start after two batters with sore elbow

    Twins right-hander Joe Ryan left Sunday's start against the Blue Jays due to elbow soreness after facing just two batters.
    Braves place Ronald Acuna on IL, reinstate Spencer Strider

    Braves place Ronald Acuna on IL, reinstate Spencer Strider

    The Braves placed right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring, the team announced Sunday.
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