Chicago Cubs at Kansas City Royals Game Story, Scores/Highlights - 08/08/2026

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Jac Caglianone's solo home run (19)

This browser does not support the video element. Bot 1 CHC 0 KC 1 Result of AB AB: Jac Caglianone P: Clay Holmes August 8, 2026

Breaking down Jac Caglianone's home run

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Seth Lugo fans Ian Happ

This browser does not support the video element. Top 2 CHC 0 KC 1 Result of AB AB: Ian Happ P: Seth Lugo August 8, 2026

Bobby Witt Jr.'s incredible stop and jumping throw

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Josh Rojas' two-run single

This browser does not support the video element. Bot 2 CHC 0 KC 3 Result of AB AB: Josh Rojas P: Clay Holmes August 8, 2026

Cubs turn two to end the 2nd inning

This browser does not support the video element. Bot 2 CHC 0 KC 3 Result of AB AB: Kyle Isbel P: Clay Holmes August 8, 2026

Jac Caglianone's RBI double

This browser does not support the video element. Bot 3 CHC 0 KC 4 Result of AB AB: Jac Caglianone P: Clay Holmes August 8, 2026

Carson Kelly's two-run double

This browser does not support the video element. Top 4 CHC 2 KC 4 Result of AB AB: Carson Kelly P: Seth Lugo August 8, 2026

Seth Lugo's slow curveball K's Pete Crow-Armstrong

This browser does not support the video element. Top 5 CHC 2 KC 4 Result of AB AB: Pete Crow-Armstrong P: Seth Lugo August 8, 2026

Clay Holmes' first strikeout as a Chicago Cub

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In his 1st start since since May 15, Clay Holmes came off the injured list and battled through 4 IP in his Cubs debut

Ian Happ's solo home run (19)

This browser does not support the video element. Top 6 CHC 3 KC 4 Result of AB AB: Ian Happ P: Seth Lugo August 8, 2026

Measuring the stats on Ian Happ's home run

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Ian Happ was 0-for-22 in August until crushing a homer and smacking a double to break out of his slump

Ian Happ's diving catch

This browser does not support the video element. Bot 6 CHC 3 KC 4 Result of AB AB: John Rave P: Colin Rea August 8, 2026

Jac Caglianone's second home run of the game (20)

This browser does not support the video element. Bot 7 CHC 3 KC 6 Result of AB AB: Jac Caglianone P: Colin Rea August 8, 2026

Breaking down Jac Caglianone's second home run

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Jac Caglianone is the 1st Royal since Kendrys Morales in 2015 to record 4 extra-base hits in a single game

Nico Hoerner's slick stop and throw

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Nate Pearson secures the win for the Royals

This browser does not support the video element. Top 9 CHC 3 KC 6 Result of AB AB: Pete Crow-Armstrong P: Nate Pearson August 8, 2026

Caglianone's highlights

Jac Caglianone's solo home run (19)

Breaking down Jac Caglianone's home run

Seth Lugo fans Ian Happ

Bobby Witt Jr.'s incredible stop and jumping throw

Josh Rojas' two-run single

Cubs turn two to end the 2nd inning

Jac Caglianone's RBI double

Carson Kelly's two-run double

Seth Lugo's slow curveball K's Pete Crow-Armstrong

Clay Holmes' first strikeout as a Chicago Cub

In his 1st start since since May 15, Clay Holmes came off the injured list and battled through 4 IP in his Cubs debut

Ian Happ's solo home run (19)

Measuring the stats on Ian Happ's home run

Ian Happ was 0-for-22 in August until crushing a homer and smacking a double to break out of his slump

Ian Happ's diving catch

Jac Caglianone's second home run of the game (20)

Breaking down Jac Caglianone's second home run

Jac Caglianone is the 1st Royal since Kendrys Morales in 2015 to record 4 extra-base hits in a single game

Nico Hoerner's slick stop and throw

Nate Pearson secures the win for the Royals

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