Jac Caglianone leads Royals to 6-3 victory over Cubs in Kansas City
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 9:09 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Jac Caglianone powered the Kansas City Royals to a 6-3 victory against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday night. Caglianone hit two home runs, two doubles, and recorded four RBIs in the game. Clay Holmes made his debut for the Cubs, allowing four runs in four innings after returning from injury. The Royals started strong, taking a 4-0 lead before the Cubs rallied to cut the deficit to one run at 4-3. Caglianone's second homer in the seventh inning gave the Royals breathing room. The series will conclude with a matchup on Sunday featuring Matthew Boyd for the Cubs and Randy Dobnak for the Royals.
- •Caglianone hits two homers and has four RBIs for the Royals.
- •Clay Holmes allows four runs in his Cubs debut.
- •Royals lead 4-0 before Cubs close the gap to 4-3.
- •Nate Pearson earns his second save of the season.
- •Matthew Boyd and Randy Dobnak are set to pitch Sunday.
- 9:09 PMYahoo Sports — Jac Caglianone Explains Work Behind the Scenes Leading to Monster Two-Home Run Performance
- 2:32 AMYahoo Sports — Jac Caglianone gives struggling Royals reason to hope with 2 homers, 2 doubles in win over Cubs
- 1:44 AMYahoo Sports — Jac Caglianone powers the Royals past Chicago 6-3 as Clay Holmes makes a shaky debut for the Cubs
"There have been precious few bright spots for the Kansas City Royals this season. Jac Caglianone has provided one of the reasons for the Royals to feel good. The power-hitting first baseman crushed a pair of homers, added two doubles and finished four RBIs on another big night at the plate Saturday, leading his beleaguered club past the contending Chicago Cubs 6-3 t o even their series at a game apiece.
"The Royals made Clay Holmes' debut with the Chicago Cubs a forgettable affair Saturday night, hammering him for four runs in his return from the injured list, while Jac Calgianone helped to power Kansas City to a 6-3 victory. Caglianone hit two homers, two doubles and finished with four RBIs for the Royals. Josh Rojas also had a pair of RBIs.
"The 23-year-old right fielder crushed two home runs in the Kansas City Royals' Saturday matchup against the Chicago Cubs.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 9:09 PMJac Caglianone Explains Work Behind the Scenes Leading to Monster Two-Home Run Performance
The 23-year-old right fielder crushed two home runs in the Kansas City Royals' Saturday matchup against the Chicago Cubs.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 2:32 AMJac Caglianone gives struggling Royals reason to hope with 2 homers, 2 doubles in win over Cubs
There have been precious few bright spots for the Kansas City Royals this season. Jac Caglianone has provided one of the reasons for the Royals to feel good. The power-hitting first baseman crushed a pair of homers, added two doubles and finished four RBIs on another big night at the plate Saturday, leading his beleaguered club past the contending Chicago Cubs 6-3 t o even their series at a game apiece.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 1:44 AMJac Caglianone powers the Royals past Chicago 6-3 as Clay Holmes makes a shaky debut for the Cubs
The Royals made Clay Holmes' debut with the Chicago Cubs a forgettable affair Saturday night, hammering him for four runs in his return from the injured list, while Jac Calgianone helped to power Kansas City to a 6-3 victory. Caglianone hit two homers, two doubles and finished with four RBIs for the Royals. Josh Rojas also had a pair of RBIs.
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