Royals vs Cubs: A Thrilling Match-Up

In the world of baseball, few rivalries are as intense and storied as the one between the Kansas City Royals and the Chicago Cubs. On Monday night at Wrigley Field, the two teams clashed in a highly anticipated match-up that did not disappoint.

Game Highlights

• Ryan Brasier strikes out Vinnie Pasquantino to end the top of the fifth inning
• Noah Cameron strikes out Nico Hoerner to keep the Cubs off the board in the bottom of the sixth
• Jac Caglianone's solo home run (5) gives the Royals a much-needed boost in the top of the seventh

Salvador Perez hit a three-run homer that highlighted a six-run fifth inning and Kansas City beat the Chicago Cubs 6-0 Friday night.

Prediction Time

• ESPN's Cubs vs. Royals Prediction: Cubs 5, Royals 3
• Total Prediction: Over 7.5 runs
• Win Probabilities: Cubs 66%, Royals 34%

The Kansas City Royals are set to take on the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Jul 22, 2025 at 12:05:00 AM UTC.