Cubs secure 10-2 victory over Royals with strong pitching from Matthew Boyd
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 9:10 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The Cubs defeated the Royals 10-2 in Kansas City on Sunday, concluding a successful 17-game stretch. Matthew Boyd pitched a solid seven innings, allowing two runs on four hits and striking out six. The Cubs jumped to an early lead thanks to timely hitting, with Michael Busch and Ian Happ contributing multiple hits. Happ's performance included his 20th home run of the season, while Miguel Amaya hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning. The win allowed the Cubs to take the series from the Royals.
- •Cubs finish 17-game stretch with a 12-5 record.
- •Matthew Boyd completed seven innings and recorded six strikeouts.
- •Cubs scored early and added runs throughout the game.
- •Happ hit his 20th home run and collected three hits.
- •Amaya's three-run homer capped the Cubs' scoring in the seventh inning.
- 9:10 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs 10, Royals 2: The story of Matthew Boyd’s pitching and good RISP hitting
"The Cubs played well on all sides of the ball Sunday and won in a blowout.
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