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 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 0 |
| KC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 1 |
W: Kevin Gausman
L: Daniel Lynch IV
SV: Jacob Webb
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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2nd | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 3rd | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 4th | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5th | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 6th | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7th | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8th | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 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.
YouTube Chicago Cubs vs. Kansas City Royals | MLB Highlights (8/7/2026)
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Watch on YouTube →Official MLB Kevin Gausman fans four in Cubs’ debut to lead win 00:02:52
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Condensed Game: CHC@KC - 8/7/26 00:10:28
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Kevin Gausman strikes out four in Cubs debut 00:01:53
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Seiya Suzuki's two-run single 00:00:29
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Pedro Ramírez's solo homer (2) 00:00:29
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Carter Jensen's solo homer (16) 00:00:30
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Pete Crow-Armstrong's RBI single 00:00:30
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Isaac Collins' RBI double 00:00:19
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Jacob Webb secures the save 00:00:30
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Alex Bregman's RBI single 00:00:28
Watch on MLB.com →Game Info: Date, Time and Venue
DateAugust 7, 2026
Time8:10 PM ET
VenueKauffman Stadium
Game TypeRegular Season
SeriesRegular Season · Game 1 of 3
Day/Nightnight
Attendance26,083
Game Duration2h 36m
First Pitch2026-08-08T00:10:00.000Z
Game Data RefreshedAug 11, 2026
Chicago Cubs vs Kansas City Royals Probable Pitchers
CHCKevin Gausman
Stats6-10 · ERA 4.29 · 131 SO · WHIP 1.26 · 134.1 IP
KCDaniel Lynch IV
Stats4-3 · ERA 2.45 · 37 SO · WHIP 1.01 · 47.2 IP
TV Channel and Streaming
KCTV5
TV · EN · home
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.
Bottom 1 · Double0-1
Isaac Collins doubles (19) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. Carter Jensen scores. Salvador Perez to 3rd.
Top 2 · Single2-1
Pete Crow-Armstrong singles on a ground ball to second baseman Michael Massey. Carson Kelly scores. Pedro Ramírez scores. Dansby Swanson to 3rd. Throwing error by second baseman Michael Massey.
Top 2 · Single4-1
Seiya Suzuki singles on a ground ball to right fielder Starling Marte. Dansby Swanson scores. Pete Crow-Armstrong scores.
Bottom 5 · Home Run4-2
Carter Jensen homers (16) on a fly ball to left field.
Top 7 · Single5-2
Alex Bregman singles on a line drive to center fielder Tyler Tolbert. Pete Crow-Armstrong scores.
Top 8 · Home Run6-2
Pedro Ramírez homers (2) on a line drive to right field.
Bottom 8 · Single6-3
Bobby Witt Jr. singles on a ground ball to right fielder Seiya Suzuki. Tyler Tolbert scores.
Bottom 8 · Groundout6-4
Salvador Perez grounds out, third baseman Alex Bregman to first baseman Michael Busch. Bobby Witt Jr. scores.
Chicago Cubs Box Score
| Order | Batters | POS | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | Stolen Bases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Crow-Armstrong#4 | CF | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | Seiya Suzuki#27 | RF | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Alex Bregman#3 | 3B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Michael Busch#29 | 1B | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Nico Hoerner#2 | 2B | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Ian Happ#8 | LF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 7 | Carson Kelly#15 | C | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Pedro Ramírez#75 | DH | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Dansby Swanson#7 | SS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR | Pitches / Strikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Caleb Thielbar#24 | 0.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13 / 9 |
Jacob Webb#71 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 13 / 9 |
Kevin Gausman#12 | 7.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 96 / 66 |
Trent Thornton#49 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14 / 7 |
Kansas City Royals Box Score
| Order | Batters | POS | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | Stolen Bases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carter Jensen#22 | C | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2 | Bobby Witt Jr.#7 | SS | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Jac Caglianone#14 | 1B | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Salvador Perez#13 | DH | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Isaac Collins#1 | LF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Nick Loftin#12 | 3B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 7 | Michael Massey#19 | 2B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Starling Marte#0 | RF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | John Rave#16 | PH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 9 | Tyler Tolbert#2 | CF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 9 | Kyle Isbel#28 | PH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR | Pitches / Strikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Daniel Lynch IV#41 | 1.2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 35 / 21 |
Jose Cuas#74 | 1.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 29 / 19 |
Lucas Erceg#60 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 / 8 |
Mason Black#47 | 5.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 86 / 48 |
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More MLB Games on August 7, 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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Fri, Aug 7
6:40 PM ET
|
6-4
|
Final |
SportsNet PittsburghWPIX
|
NYM: Zac Thornton
3-2 · ERA 2.52 · 27 SO · WHIP 1.07 · 39.1 IP
PIT: Carmen Mlodzinski
6-4 · ERA 3.51 · 77 SO · WHIP 1.36 · 97.1 IP
|
PNC Park |
|
|
Fri, Aug 7
6:40 PM ET
|
Final |
NBCSPSportsnet
|
TOR: José Soriano
9-6 · ERA 3.24 · 130 SO · WHIP 1.26 · 127.2 IP
PHI: Zack Wheeler
10-3 · ERA 2.69 · 132 SO · WHIP 0.98 · 110.1 IP
|
Citizens Bank Park |
||
|
Fri, Aug 7
6:45 PM ET
|
Final |
Fox 5 WTTGGray MediaNationals.TV
|
CIN: Chase Petty
1-2 · ERA 4.83 · 15 SO · WHIP 1.26 · 31.2 IP
WSH: Cade Cavalli
9-5 · ERA 3.57 · 141 SO · WHIP 1.30 · 128.2 IP
|
Nationals Park |
||
|
Fri, Aug 7
7:05 PM ET
|
2-3
|
Final |
BravesVisionYES
|
ATL: Tyler Mahle
3-9 · ERA 4.83 · 98 SO · WHIP 1.36 · 100.2 IP
NYY: Max Fried
4-3 · ERA 2.88 · 75 SO · WHIP 0.97 · 81.1 IP
|
Yankee Stadium |
|
|
Fri, Aug 7
7:10 PM ET
|
4-3
|
Final |
ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort CasinoMarlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia
|
LAA: George Klassen
0-1 · ERA 7.27 · 9 SO · WHIP 2.88 · 8.2 IP
MIA: Tyler Phillips
3-5 · ERA 3.47 · 70 SO · WHIP 1.36 · 93.1 IP
|
loanDepot park |
|
|
Fri, Aug 7
7:10 PM ET
|
1-13
|
Final |
NBCSCANESN
|
ATH: Jack Perkins
2-8 · ERA 7.04 · 92 SO · WHIP 1.45 · 76.2 IP
BOS: Payton Tolle
7-6 · ERA 3.20 · 124 SO · WHIP 1.10 · 107.0 IP
|
Fenway Park |
|
|
Fri, Aug 7
7:40 PM ET
|
8-6
|
Final |
Brewers.TV Presented by Potawatomi SportsbookTwins.TV Presented by Progressive
|
MIN: Zebby Matthews
5-8 · ERA 5.23 · 73 SO · WHIP 1.34 · 86.0 IP
MIL: Shane Drohan
6-4 · ERA 3.87 · 93 SO · WHIP 1.25 · 93.0 IP
|
American Family Field |
|
|
Fri, Aug 7
7:40 PM ET
|
Final |
Chicago Sports NetworkGuardians.TV Presented by Progressive
|
CLE: Parker Messick
9-6 · ERA 2.57 · 136 SO · WHIP 1.04 · 136.2 IP
CWS: Noah Schultz
3-9 · ERA 6.06 · 59 SO · WHIP 1.42 · 65.1 IP
|
Rate Field |
||
|
Fri, Aug 7
8:10 PM ET
|
6-4
|
Final |
KCTV5Marquee Sports NetworkRoyals.TV
|
CHC: Kevin Gausman
6-10 · ERA 4.29 · 131 SO · WHIP 1.26 · 134.1 IP
KC: Daniel Lynch IV
4-3 · ERA 2.45 · 37 SO · WHIP 1.01 · 47.2 IP
|
Kauffman Stadium |
|
|
Fri, Aug 7
8:15 PM ET
|
1-2
|
Final |
Apple TV
|
BAL: Shane Baz
4-11 · ERA 3.76 · 120 SO · WHIP 1.32 · 136.1 IP
TEX: Nathan Eovaldi
10-9 · ERA 4.21 · 137 SO · WHIP 1.21 · 132.2 IP
|
Globe Life Field |
|
|
Fri, Aug 7
8:15 PM ET
|
Final |
Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365KMOV-4Rockies.TV
|
COL: Ryan Feltner
4-6 · ERA 5.71 · 59 SO · WHIP 1.45 · 82.0 IP
STL: Kyle Leahy
8-4 · ERA 3.45 · 99 SO · WHIP 1.34 · 112.1 IP
|
Busch Stadium |
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Fri, Aug 7
9:40 PM ET
|
6-3
|
Final |
Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego HealthSpace City Home Network
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HOU: Ronel Blanco
0-1 · ERA 6.98 · 17 SO · WHIP 1.34 · 19.1 IP
SD: Robbie Ray
10-7 · ERA 3.24 · 109 SO · WHIP 1.33 · 127.2 IP
|
Petco Park |
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Fri, Aug 7
9:40 PM ET
|
Final |
DBACKS.TVSportsNet LA
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LAD: Roki Sasaki
5-5 · ERA 4.54 · 106 SO · WHIP 1.28 · 105.0 IP
AZ: Merrill Kelly
8-9 · ERA 4.88 · 80 SO · WHIP 1.47 · 120.0 IP
|
Chase Field |
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Fri, Aug 7
9:45 PM ET
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2-1
|
Final |
Apple TV
|
TB: Drew Rasmussen
11-5 · ERA 2.75 · 130 SO · WHIP 0.91 · 124.1 IP
SEA: Logan Gilbert
8-7 · ERA 3.42 · 145 SO · WHIP 1.00 · 139.1 IP
|
T-Mobile Park |
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Fri, Aug 7
10:15 PM ET
|
Final |
Detroit SportsNetKNTVNBCS BA
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DET: Keider Montero
8-7 · ERA 3.38 · 86 SO · WHIP 1.01 · 122.1 IP
SF: JT Brubaker
0-0 · ERA 3.27 · 37 SO · WHIP 1.18 · 55.0 IP
|
Oracle 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 8:10 PM ET. Times are shown in Eastern Time.
What channel is Chicago Cubs at Kansas City Royals on?
The current TV listing is KCTV5, Marquee Sports Network, Royals.TV. Broadcast and streaming availability can vary by market.
Who are the probable pitchers?
The listed probable pitchers are Kevin Gausman and Daniel Lynch IV. Probable starters can change before first pitch.
Where is the game being played?
The listed venue is Kauffman Stadium.