On Friday night, the Chicago Cubs opened up a series with the Royals in Kansas City.
They won by a score of 6-4.
The two teams will resume action on Saturday night.
Meghan Montemurro of The Chicago Tribune wrote: “A stellar Cubs debut for Kevin Gausman, who departs with 6-2 lead. He goes 7 innings and allows 1 run, 4 hits, 1 walk & struck out 4 on 96 pitches. Gausman retired 19 of the last 21 Royals batters he faced. Comebacker off his right ankle/foot in 1st didn’t seem to impact him.”
He goes 7 innings and allows 1 run, 4 hits, 1 walk & struck out 4 on 96 pitches.
Gausman retired 19 of the last 21 Royals batters he faced. Comebacker off his right ankle/foot in 1st didn’t seem to impact him.
Cubs Announced Matt Shaw Update
GettyMatt Shaw #6 of the Chicago Cubs runs to first base against the San Diego Padres during Game One of the National League Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field on September 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
Ahead of their series with the Royals, the Cubs announced the latest update on Matt Shaw.
He has been out since June 27 with an injury.
MLB.com wrote (on August 7): “Travelled with Cubs to Kansas City to continue rehab. Recently resumed light hitting, but is building up intensity of his swings. Manager Craig Counsell said Shaw remains “weeks” away.”
Before getting hurt, Shaw had been batting .246 with 32 hits, four home runs, 20 RBIs, 20 runs and four stolen bases in 56 games.
According to the site, he could still return this month.
GettyMatt Shaw #6 of the Chicago Cubs at bat during a game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on April 29, 2026 in San Diego, California.
Shaw was the 13th pick in the 2023 MLB Draft.
He was an extremely notable prospect within the organization.
At just 24, Shaw has a lot of potential that has Cubs fans excited.
Looking At The Cubs Right Now
GettyDansby Swanson #7 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates after scoring against the Kansas City Royals in the second inning at Kauffman Stadium on August 07, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.
The Cubs are in the middle of a very strong 2026 season.
They come into Saturday as the second-place team in the National League Central with a 68-49 record in 117 games.
Over their last ten games, the Cubs have gone 7-3 (and they are 33-25 in 58 games on the road).
GettyCarson Kelly #15 and Jacob Webb #71 of the Chicago Cubs celebrate a 6-4 win over the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on August 07, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Following two more games with the Royals, the Cubs will remain on the road to visit the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.
They have the day off on Monday.
Chicago Cubs Announced Matt Shaw Update Before Royals Series