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The Chicago Cubs shut out the Kansas City Royals 6-0 on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Wrigley Field. Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Daniel Palencia (48) and catcher Carson Kelly celebrate after securing a victory by closing out the Kansas City Royals in the ninth inning at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
The Kansas City Royals routed the Chicago Cubs 12-4 on Monday night, moving to 49-52 on the season. In the win, catcher Salvador Perez went 2-for-5 with two home runs and four RBIs, and he also moved up a very prestigious list in American League history.
Bachar challenged Frazier with a sweeper on the inside part of the plate. Frazier reached down and sent the baseball into right field. Both Jonathan India (in the game as KC’s designated extra-innings runner) and Bobby Witt Jr. came home to score.
Preview the July 22 matchup between the Chicago Cubs and Kansas City Royals with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.
Kansas City is 25-26 in road games and 49-52 overall. Royals pitchers have a collective 3.50 ERA, which ranks second in MLB play. The teams play Tuesday for the second time this season.
The Kansas City Royals dropped a game in the American League wild card race on Friday night, suffering a tough extra-innings loss to the Miami Marlins. The 8-7
The fan who caught the first home run hit by Royals outfielder John Rave traded the ball for a ton of goodies.
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Kansas City Royals rookie outfielder John Rave stands at attention during the national anthem played before each game, but he’s quietly having a private conversation to the loved one no one can see.