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Perez, Caglianone and Rave Homers Power the Royals to a 12-4 Win over the Cubs
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, JUL 21 – Salvador Perez hit two home runs as the Royals scored 12 runs, ending the Cubs' 108-day NL Central lead, with Milwaukee taking over after their 11th straight win, officials said.
- In Chicago, the Kansas City Royals opened the series by beating the Cubs 12-4 at Wrigley Field on July 21, 2025, as part of a three-game set.
- Meanwhile, the Cubs were 59-41 when dethroned by the Brewers, and the Royals sit four games under.500 and 5.5 from the AL Wild Card, shaping the division race.
- Amid the fifth inning, Ben Brown allowed seven hits and seven runs, and the Royals scored via a throwing error and wild pitch to extend the lead.
- Following the defeat, Ben Brown said, `I’ve got to start helping the team win — that’s the most important thing` as the Cubs’ division lead ended with Monday’s loss.
- For Tuesday, the pitching matchup features Noah Cameron against Cubs’ Ryan Brasier, with Matthew Boyd making his first post-All Star break appearance.
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Cubs' Seiya Suzuki Strikes Out On Pitch-Clock Violation After Hitting Foul Ball Off Crotch
Seiya Suzuki's first at-bat during the Chicago Cubs' 12-4 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Monday was as unique and painful as one could ever imagine.Sitting on a 3-1 count, the Cubs' star fouled off a slider from Kansas City's Noah Cameron. In real time, it looked like a routine foul where the baseball hits off of the dirt, and then off of Suzuki's leg before rolling just outside the batter's box.The slow-motion replay showed that the foul bal…
Chicago Cubs drop out of NL Central lead for the 1st time since April 3 with a 12-4 loss to Kansas City Royals
For 108 straight days, the Chicago Cubs possessed a share of first place in the division. The Cubs’ consistency, especially offensively, kept them in control despite injuries to the rotation while owning the best run differential in the majors. The Cubs’ hold on the top of the National League Central ended, at least for one day, with Monday’s 12-4 loss to the Kansas City Royals coupled with the Milwaukee Brewers’ 11th consecutive victory. Their …
Cubs' Ben Brown surrenders seven runs in loss to Royals after being recalled from Triple-A
Cubs right-hander Ben Brown had been happy with his changeup all game, but as the fifth inning continued to spin out of his control against the Royals, and with speedy Bobby Witt Jr. on third base, one got away.As soon as the wild pitch got past Cubs catcher Carson Kelly, it was clear the Royals were going to add to their lead.And the boos from the crowd began.“I’ve got to start helping the team win — that’s the most important thing,” Brown (4-7…
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