Cubs secure series win against Royals with strong pitching and hitting
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Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The Chicago Cubs ended their 17-game stretch without an off day on a positive note, defeating the Kansas City Royals 10-2 on Sunday. Left-hander Matthew Boyd allowed just two runs over seven innings, contributing to the Cubs' strong rotation performance. Ian Happ rebounded from a slump, hitting home runs in consecutive games and collecting five hits in the series. The Cubs improve to 69-50 and are in a strong position for the playoffs as they head into an off day before facing the Washington Nationals.
- •Cubs defeat Royals 10-2 to secure series victory.
- •Matthew Boyd pitches seven innings, allowing two runs.
- •Ian Happ hits two home runs, ending an 0-for-22 slump.
- •Cubs improve to 69-50 on the season.
- •Manager Craig Counsell highlights the importance of starting pitching.
- 11:51 PMYahoo Sports — 3 takeaways from the Cubs’ series win against the Royals: Rotation steps up, and Ian Happ busts slump
- 11:27 PMYahoo Sports — 3 takeaways from the Chicago Cubs’ series win against the Royals: Rotation steps up, and Ian Happ busts slump
"KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chicago Cubs’ grind through 17 consecutive games without an off day ended on a high note. The offense broke out against Kansas City Royals starter Randy Dobnak and the bullpen, and left-hander Matthew Boyd allowed just two runs over seven innings in a 10-2 victory to secure the series victory. The Cubs (69-50) enter Monday’s off day — their first since July 23 — with a ...
"KANSAS CITY — The Chicago Cubs’ grind through 17 consecutive games without an off day ended on a high note. The offense broke out against Kansas City Royals starter Randy Dobnak and the bullpen, and left-hander Matthew Boyd allowed just two runs over seven innings in a 10-2 victory to secure the series victory. The Cubs (69-50) enter Monday’s off day — their first since July 23 — with a 12-5 ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 11:51 PM3 takeaways from the Cubs’ series win against the Royals: Rotation steps up, and Ian Happ busts slump
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chicago Cubs’ grind through 17 consecutive games without an off day ended on a high note. The offense broke out against Kansas City Royals starter Randy Dobnak and the bullpen, and left-hander Matthew Boyd allowed just two runs over seven innings in a 10-2 victory to secure the series victory. The Cubs (69-50) enter Monday’s off day — their first since July 23 — with a ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 11:27 PM3 takeaways from the Chicago Cubs’ series win against the Royals: Rotation steps up, and Ian Happ busts slump
KANSAS CITY — The Chicago Cubs’ grind through 17 consecutive games without an off day ended on a high note. The offense broke out against Kansas City Royals starter Randy Dobnak and the bullpen, and left-hander Matthew Boyd allowed just two runs over seven innings in a 10-2 victory to secure the series victory. The Cubs (69-50) enter Monday’s off day — their first since July 23 — with a 12-5 ...
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