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Carson Kelly Has Grand Slam and Career-High 6 RBIs as Cubs Rout Blue Jays 16-2

Kelly’s second career grand slam sparked Chicago’s seven-run first inning, and the Cubs matched their season high with 18 hits.

  • On Friday, Carson Kelly hit his second career grand slam and recorded a career-high six RBIs as the Chicago Cubs routed the Toronto Blue Jays 16-2.
  • Chicago seized control early with a seven-run first inning, capitalizing on four walks and five hits before Toronto starter Kevin Gausman departed after two innings.
  • Ben Brown improved to 4-2, allowing two runs over six innings, while Pete Crow-Armstrong extended his career-high on-base streak to 22 games with three hits.
  • Recalled from Triple-A, outfielder Justin Dean made his major league debut with a three-run triple during Chicago's five-run seventh inning, contributing to an 18-hit attack.
  • George Springer homered for Toronto, his fourth multi-hit game in five outings, but the Blue Jays face Chicago again on Saturday when LHP Patrick Corbin meets Chicago RHP Colin Rea.
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Carson Kelly crashes grand slam as Cubs thrash Blue Jays

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Carson Kelly has grand slam and career-high 6 RBIs as Cubs rout Blue Jays 16-2

Carson Kelly hit his second career grand slam in Chicago’s seven-run first inning and finished with a career-high six RBIs as the Cubs routed the Toronto Blue Jays 16-2.

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The Hamilton Spectator broke the news in Hamilton, Canada on Friday, June 19, 2026.
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