Chicago Cubs at Kansas City Royals Game Summary
A quick matchup view with teams, score status, first pitch time and local-time conversion.
Linescore
Runs by inning with final runs, hits and errors.
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHC | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 18 | 0 |
| KC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
W: Matthew Boyd
L: Randy Dobnak
Show inning-by-inning hits, errors and runners left on base
| Inning | CHC R | H | E | Left On Base | KC R | H | E | Left On Base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2nd | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3rd | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4th | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 5th | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 6th | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7th | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 8th | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 9th | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Chicago Cubs vs Kansas City Royals Game Highlights
Saved YouTube results followed by official MLB recaps, condensed games and key plays.
Official MLB Condensed Game: CHC@KC - 8/9/26 00:10:54
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Ian Happ's 20th homer of the season 00:00:28
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Miguel Amaya's three-run homer (4) 00:00:29
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Starling Marte's two-run homer (2) 00:00:28
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Alex Bregman's second RBI single 00:00:19
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Michael Conforto's RBI single 00:00:19
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Matthew Boyd tosses seven strong innings, earns win 00:02:00
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Alex Bregman's RBI single 00:00:19
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Javier Assad secures Cubs' win with a flyout 00:00:20
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Matthew Boyd's catch to start double play 00:00:29
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Nico Hoerner's RBI single 00:00:13
Watch on MLB.com →Game Info: Date, Time and Venue
DateAugust 9, 2026
Time2:10 PM ET
VenueKauffman Stadium
Game TypeRegular Season
SeriesRegular Season · Game 3 of 3
Day/Nightday
Attendance24,225
Game Duration2h 44m
First Pitch2026-08-09T18:10:00.000Z
Game Data RefreshedAug 12, 2026
Chicago Cubs vs Kansas City Royals Probable Pitchers
CHCMatthew Boyd
Stats8-1 · ERA 3.50 · 66 SO · WHIP 1.22 · 79.2 IP
KCRandy Dobnak
Stats2-1 · ERA 2.00 · 19 SO · WHIP 1.33 · 36.0 IP
TV Channel and Streaming
Marquee Sports Network
TV · EN · away · Streaming
Royals.TV
TV · EN · home · Streaming
104.3 The Score
FM · EN · away · Streaming
96.5 The Fan
FM · EN · home · Streaming
Royals Radio Network
AM · EN · home
Scoring Plays
Every run-scoring play in game order.
Top 1 · Sac Fly1-0
Michael Conforto out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Starling Marte. Michael Busch scores.
Top 3 · Single2-0
Michael Conforto singles on a fly ball to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Michael Busch scores. Ian Happ to 2nd.
Top 3 · Single3-0
Nico Hoerner singles on a fly ball to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Ian Happ scores. Michael Conforto to 2nd.
Top 4 · Single4-0
Alex Bregman singles on a ground ball to left fielder Starling Marte. Pete Crow-Armstrong scores. Michael Busch to 2nd.
Bottom 4 · Home Run4-2
Starling Marte homers (2) on a fly ball to left field. Salvador Perez scores.
Top 6 · Single5-2
Alex Bregman singles on a fly ball to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Pete Crow-Armstrong scores.
Top 6 · Home Run7-2
Ian Happ homers (20) on a fly ball to right field. Alex Bregman scores.
Top 7 · Home Run10-2
Miguel Amaya homers (4) on a fly ball to left field. Nico Hoerner scores. Dansby Swanson scores.
Chicago Cubs Box Score
| Order | Batters | POS | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | Stolen Bases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Crow-Armstrong#4 | DH | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2 | Michael Busch#29 | 1B | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | James Triantos#5 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Alex Bregman#3 | 3B | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | Ian Happ#8 | LF | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 5 | Michael Conforto#20 | RF | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 6 | Nico Hoerner#2 | 2B | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 | Pedro Ramírez#75 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Dansby Swanson#7 | SS | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | Miguel Amaya#9 | C | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 9 | Tyrone Taylor#55 | CF | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR | Pitches / Strikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Javier Assad#72 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 / 4 |
Matthew Boyd#16 | 7.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 98 / 64 |
Ryan Zeferjahn#56 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 24 / 14 |
Kansas City Royals Box Score
| Order | Batters | POS | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | Stolen Bases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nick Loftin#12 | 3B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2 | Bobby Witt Jr.#7 | DH | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | Jac Caglianone#14 | 1B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | Salvador Perez#13 | 1B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | John Rave#16 | RF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Starling Marte#0 | LF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Michael Massey#19 | 2B | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Tyler Tolbert#2 | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Luke Maile#18 | C | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 9 | Kyle Isbel#28 | CF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR | Pitches / Strikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Easton McGee#51 | 2.0 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 41 / 28 |
Josh Rojas#40 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 / 7 |
Lucas Erceg#60 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 17 / 12 |
Randy Dobnak#62 | 5.0 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 94 / 65 |
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More MLB Games on August 9, 2026
Other games loaded for the same date, with TV listings, probable pitchers and game details.
| Date / Time | Matchup | Status | TV / Streaming | Probable Pitchers | Venue | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sun, Aug 9
12:15 PM ET
|
Final |
Peacock/NBCSN
|
CIN: Brady Singer
5-11 · ERA 4.66 · 100 SO · WHIP 1.43 · 119.2 IP
WSH: Brad Lord
5-2 · ERA 3.79 · 56 SO · WHIP 1.18 · 61.2 IP
|
Nationals Park |
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|
Sun, Aug 9
1:35 PM ET
|
11-1
|
Final |
SNYSportsNet Pittsburgh
|
NYM: Sean Manaea
4-5 · ERA 4.13 · 106 SO · WHIP 1.32 · 104.2 IP
PIT: Jared Jones
2-4 · ERA 5.03 · 65 SO · WHIP 1.20 · 59.0 IP
|
PNC Park |
|
|
Sun, Aug 9
1:35 PM ET
|
Final |
NBCSPSportsnet
|
TOR: Shane Bieber
3-2 · ERA 5.48 · 32 SO · WHIP 1.66 · 42.2 IP
PHI: Jesús Luzardo
10-5 · ERA 3.32 · 176 SO · WHIP 1.14 · 143.2 IP
|
Citizens Bank Park |
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Sun, Aug 9
1:35 PM ET
|
2-1
|
Final |
BravesVisionYES
|
ATL: Grant Holmes
7-4 · ERA 3.47 · 94 SO · WHIP 1.32 · 114.0 IP
NYY: Cam Schlittler
10-6 · ERA 2.21 · 182 SO · WHIP 0.93 · 146.2 IP
|
Yankee Stadium |
|
|
Sun, Aug 9
1:35 PM ET
|
4-3
|
Final |
NBCSCANESN
|
ATH: J.T. Ginn
8-6 · ERA 3.41 · 107 SO · WHIP 1.21 · 121.1 IP
BOS: Erik Miller
2-0 · ERA 2.50 · 51 SO · WHIP 1.36 · 36.0 IP
|
Fenway Park |
|
|
Sun, Aug 9
1:40 PM ET
|
3-12
|
Final |
ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort CasinoCW 33 WBFSMarlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia
|
LAA: Grayson Rodriguez
3-5 · ERA 7.20 · 50 SO · WHIP 1.62 · 55.0 IP
MIA: Ryan Gusto
0-3 · ERA 4.78 · 43 SO · WHIP 1.33 · 49.0 IP
|
loanDepot park |
|
|
Sun, Aug 9
2:10 PM ET
|
3-4
|
Final |
Brewers.TV Presented by Potawatomi SportsbookTwins.TV Presented by Progressive
|
MIN: Connor Prielipp
3-5 · ERA 4.79 · 88 SO · WHIP 1.32 · 82.2 IP
MIL: Jacob Misiorowski
11-5 · ERA 1.76 · 204 SO · WHIP 0.74 · 133.0 IP
|
American Family Field |
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|
Sun, Aug 9
2:10 PM ET
|
10-2
|
Final |
Marquee Sports NetworkRoyals.TV
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CHC: Matthew Boyd
8-1 · ERA 3.50 · 66 SO · WHIP 1.22 · 79.2 IP
KC: Randy Dobnak
2-1 · ERA 2.00 · 19 SO · WHIP 1.33 · 36.0 IP
|
Kauffman Stadium |
|
|
Sun, Aug 9
2:10 PM ET
|
Final |
Chicago Sports NetworkGuardians.TV Presented by Progressive
|
CLE: Joey Cantillo
8-7 · ERA 3.91 · 132 SO · WHIP 1.48 · 119.2 IP
CWS: Davis Martin
9-6 · ERA 4.17 · 108 SO · WHIP 1.33 · 123.0 IP
|
Rate Field |
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Sun, Aug 9
2:15 PM ET
|
Final |
Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365Rockies.TV
|
COL: Michael Lorenzen
3-10 · ERA 6.83 · 81 SO · WHIP 1.88 · 112.0 IP
STL: Michael McGreevy
4-9 · ERA 3.64 · 85 SO · WHIP 1.22 · 126.0 IP
|
Busch Stadium |
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Sun, Aug 9
2:35 PM ET
|
10-5
|
Final |
MASNRangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive
|
BAL: Cade Povich
2-1 · ERA 4.45 · 21 SO · WHIP 1.41 · 28.1 IP
TEX: Kumar Rocker
4-9 · ERA 4.46 · 103 SO · WHIP 1.38 · 111.0 IP
|
Globe Life Field |
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Sun, Aug 9
4:05 PM ET
|
Final |
Detroit SportsNetNBCS BA
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DET: Troy Melton
7-1 · ERA 1.46 · 69 SO · WHIP 0.90 · 80.0 IP
SF: Logan Webb
7-7 · ERA 3.59 · 103 SO · WHIP 1.08 · 133.0 IP
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Oracle Park |
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Sun, Aug 9
4:10 PM ET
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4-1
|
Final |
Mariners.TVRays.TVWMOR
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TB: Ian Seymour
9-3 · ERA 4.08 · 106 SO · WHIP 1.13 · 90.1 IP
SEA: Emerson Hancock
6-7 · ERA 3.35 · 111 SO · WHIP 1.12 · 121.0 IP
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T-Mobile Park |
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Sun, Aug 9
4:10 PM ET
|
Final |
DBACKS.TVSportsNet LA
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LAD: Justin Wrobleski
11-4 · ERA 3.44 · 94 SO · WHIP 1.11 · 120.1 IP
AZ: Eduardo Rodriguez
11-4 · ERA 2.70 · 101 SO · WHIP 1.23 · 143.1 IP
|
Chase Field |
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Sun, Aug 9
8:20 PM ET
|
2-7
|
Final |
NBC/Peacock
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HOU: Cristian Javier
1-3 · ERA 6.68 · 25 SO · WHIP 1.70 · 32.1 IP
SD: Randy Vásquez
8-6 · ERA 4.16 · 66 SO · WHIP 1.37 · 106.0 IP
|
Petco Park |
Chicago Cubs at Kansas City Royals FAQ
Common questions for this MLB matchup.
What time is Chicago Cubs at Kansas City Royals?
The listed start time is 2:10 PM ET. Times are shown in Eastern Time.
What channel is Chicago Cubs at Kansas City Royals on?
The current TV listing is Marquee Sports Network, Royals.TV. Broadcast and streaming availability can vary by market.
Who are the probable pitchers?
The listed probable pitchers are Matthew Boyd and Randy Dobnak. Probable starters can change before first pitch.
Where is the game being played?
The listed venue is Kauffman Stadium.