Cubs @ Royals · Aug 7, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Game 117 · Fri, Aug 7, 2026

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After whirlwind week, Gausman delivers 7 strong in impressive Cubs debut

KANSAS CITY -- After Kevin Gausman fired one of his trademark splitters beyond the reach of Royals outfielder Starling Marte’s bat, the new Cubs starter headed off the Kauffman Stadium mound. As Gausman walked back to the dugout following that seventh-inning strikeout, there were clear cheers from the Chicago fans

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Kevin Gausman fans four in Cubs’ debut to lead win00:02:52

Kevin Gausman strikes out four in his Cubs debut and Seiya Suzuki rips a two-run single, leading a 6-4 win over the Royals

Condensed Game: CHC@KC - 8/7/2600:10:28

Condensed Game: Kevin Gausman and the Cubs take on Bobby Witt Jr. and the Royals on August 7, 2026

Kevin Gausman strikes out four in Cubs debut00:01:53

Kevin Gausman strikes out four batters over seven innings in his Cubs debut against the Royals

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Cubs @ Royals · 6–4

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