Cubs fall to Royals 6-3 despite Happ's home run

The Chicago Cubs were defeated by the Kansas City Royals 6-3 on August 9, 2026. Starting pitcher Clay Holmes struggled, allowing four runs in four innings, including two home runs by Jac Caglianone. The Cubs tried to rally with a two-run double from Carson Kelly and a home run by Ian Happ, but Caglianone's follow-up homer in the seventh sealed the Cubs' fate. The loss ended the Cubs’ five-game winning streak and dropped them further behind the Brewers in the NL Central. The Cubs will aim for a series win against the Royals in the finale on Sunday.

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