Gausman shines in Cubs debut as they face Royals
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Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Kevin Gausman made an impressive debut for the Chicago Cubs, allowing only four hits in seven innings against the Kansas City Royals on August 8. The Cubs secured a 6-4 victory, marking their fifth straight win. Offensively, Pete Crow-Armstrong contributed with two runs scored and two RBIs, while Seiya Suzuki added two RBIs as well. However, some concerns arose regarding pitcher Caleb Thielbar, who allowed two runs in less than one inning of work. The Cubs are currently 4.5 games behind the division-leading Milwaukee Brewers, who lost their game on the same day.
- •Cubs win 6-4 against the Royals, improving to 68-49.
- •Gausman strikes out four and pitches seven effective innings.
- •Crow-Armstrong records two walks, two runs, and two RBIs.
- •Thielbar struggles again, allowing runs in 0.1 IP.
- •Cubs stay 4.5 games behind the Brewers in the standings.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago Cubs news — Gausman, PCA, Suzuki, Ramirez
"Kevin Gausman shined in his first start for the Cubs, having allowed just four hits in seven innings, to take the series lead over Kansas City.
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