Cubs secure series victory with 10-2 win over Royals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 8:56 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The Chicago Cubs defeated the Kansas City Royals 10-2 at Kauffman Stadium on August 9, 2026. The Cubs produced 17 hits, bolstered by home runs from Ian Happ and Miguel Amaya. Randy Dobnak started for the Royals but allowed four runs over five innings, while the bullpen struggled, giving up six more runs. With this loss, the Royals fell to 49-70 on the season and are set to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in their next series.
- •Cubs score 10 runs with 17 hits in the game.
- •Royals hit only six, going 0-for-3 with runners in scoring position.
- •Randy Dobnak struggles, giving up four runs in five innings.
- •Cubs home runs come from Ian Happ and Miguel Amaya.
- •Royals face Dodgers next in a three-game series.
- 8:56 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs blow out Royals in series finale
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