Cubs rally past Royals as Gausman shines in debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The Cubs defeated the Royals 6-4 at Kauffman Stadium on August 8, 2026, earning their fifth consecutive win. Kevin Gausman debuted as a Cubs pitcher, allowing two runs over seven innings and striking out four. The Cubs responded to an early deficit with a four-run rally in the second inning. Seiya Suzuki contributed with a two-run hit, and Pedro Ramirez added a home run in the eighth. Caleb Thielbar struggled in the eighth, allowing two runs, but Jacob Webb secured his seventh save by retiring the Royals in order in the ninth. The Cubs aim for a series win against the Royals on August 9.
- •Cubs score four runs in the second inning to take control.
- •Kevin Gausman allows two runs in his debut while pitching seven innings.
- •Cubs extend their winning streak to five games.
- •Caleb Thielbar allows two runs in the eighth, but Cubs hold on for the win.
- •Jacob Webb secures his seventh save as Cubs defeat Royals 6-4.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs 6, Royals 4: Welcome to the North Siders, Kevin Gausman
"The Cubs got exactly what they thought they were getting when they made the deal for the right-hander.
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