Kansas City Royals @ Chicago Cubs

29-18, 12-11 Away

Final

25-22, 14-11 Home


KC
CHC

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
1	1	0	1	0	1	0	3	1	8	11	0
0	0	1	0	0	2	1	0	0	4	8	2

K. Herrera1-1

1.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 1 K, 1 BB

P. Strop1-3

0.1 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 1 K, 2 BB

RoyalsTop 1st
- J. Arrieta pitching for CHC
  KC
  CHC
- Pitch Type MPH
  1
  Home Run
  Fastball 94
- 1 Run, 2 Hits, 0 Errors
CubsBottom 1st
- E. Volquez pitching for KC
  KC
  CHC
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors
RoyalsTop 2nd
- J. Arrieta pitching for CHC
  KC
  CHC
- 1 Run, 1 Hit, 0 Errors
CubsBottom 2nd
- E. Volquez pitching for KC
  KC
  CHC
- 0 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors
RoyalsTop 3rd
- J. Arrieta pitching for CHC
  KC
  CHC
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors
CubsBottom 3rd
- E. Volquez pitching for KC
  KC
  CHC
- 1 Run, 2 Hits, 0 Errors
RoyalsTop 4th
- J. Arrieta pitching for CHC
  KC
  CHC
- 1 Run, 1 Hit, 0 Errors
CubsBottom 4th
- E. Volquez pitching for KC
  KC
  CHC
- 0 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors
RoyalsTop 5th
- J. Arrieta pitching for CHC
  KC
  CHC
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors
CubsBottom 5th
- E. Volquez pitching for KC
  KC
  CHC
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors
RoyalsTop 6th
- J. Arrieta pitching for CHC
  KC
  CHC
- 1 Run, 2 Hits, 0 Errors
CubsBottom 6th
- E. Volquez pitching for KC
  KC
  CHC
- R. Madson pitching for KC
  KC
  CHC
- 2 Runs, 2 Hits, 0 Errors
RoyalsTop 7th
- J. Arrieta pitching for CHC
  KC
  CHC
- K. Morales hit for Madson.
  4
  3
- 0 Runs, 2 Hits, 0 Errors
CubsBottom 7th
- K. Herrera pitching for KC
  KC
  CHC
- Coghlan hit for Arrieta.
  4
  3
- 1 Run, 2 Hits, 0 Errors
RoyalsTop 8th
- P. Strop pitching for CHC
  KC
  CHC
- J. Russell pitching for CHC
  KC
  CHC
- J. Grimm pitching for CHC
  KC
  CHC
- Infante safe at first on error by center fielder Fowler, Cain and Hosmer scored.
  7
  4
- 3 Runs, 1 Hit, 1 Error
CubsBottom 8th
- W. Davis pitching for KC
  KC
  CHC
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors
RoyalsTop 9th
- E. Jackson pitching for CHC
  KC
  CHC
- Dyson hit for Davis.
  7
  4
- Dyson reached on bunt single to pitcher, Dyson to second on throwing error by pitcher Jackson.
  7
  4
- Cain stole second.
  8
  4
- 1 Run, 2 Hits, 1 Error
CubsBottom 9th
- G. Holland pitching for KC
  KC
  CHC
- Baxter hit for Jackson.
  8
  4
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors

Pitch	Type	MPH
1 Home Run	Fastball	94

Royals
8
Cubs
4

Game 1

29/5

Royals
-
Cubs
-

Game 2

31/5

Royals
1
Cubs
2

Game 2

31/5

Wrigley Field

9:05 PM, 29 May 2015

Chicago, Illinois

Attendance: 34,273

Game Time:3:09

Umpires:
Home Plate Umpire - Tom Hallion
First Base Umpire - Bruce Dreckman
Second Base Umpire - Alfonso Marquez
Third Base Umpire - Dan Bellino

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Cleveland	88	74	.543	-	W2
Detroit	87	75	.537	1	L1
Kansas City	82	80	.506	6	W2
Minnesota	70	92	.432	18	L1
Chicago	60	102	.370	28	W1

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Milwaukee	97	65	.599	-	W1
Chicago	92	70	.568	5	W3
Cincinnati	83	79	.512	14	L1
St. Louis	78	84	.481	19	L4
Pittsburgh	71	91	.438	26	L1

2026 MLB predictions: One stat to make or break every NL team

Here are the numbers that could define your favorite National League squad in the new year.

Sources: Tyler Soderstrom, A's agree to 7-year, $86M deal

Left fielder Tyler Soderstrom and the A's are in agreement on a seven-year, $86 million contract with a club option for an eighth season and escalators that can max out at $131 million, sources told ESPN.

2025-26 MLB free agency, trade grades: Offseason analysis

We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.

GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos.

Kansas City Royals @ Chicago Cubs

K. Herrera1-1

P. Strop1-3

Game Information

2025 American League Central Standings

2025 National League Central Standings

MLB News

2026 MLB predictions: One stat to make or break every NL team

Sources: Tyler Soderstrom, A's agree to 7-year, $86M deal

2025-26 MLB free agency, trade grades: Offseason analysis