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Cubs Rally to Defeat Royals 7-3! 
Hey Cubs fans! What a game it was! We've come out victorious against the Kansas City Royals with a superb performance and an excellent final score of 7-3. Let's break down the action-packed game for you.
First Inning Struggles, Royals Take Early Lead 
The game didn't start off the way we hoped. Nico Hoerner, Patrick Wisdom, and Seiya Suzuki all went down in quick succession, giving the Royals an early opportunity. The Royals capitalized, with Hunter Renfroe driving in two runs. By the end of the first inning, we were already down 2-0.
Third Inning: Cubs Fight Back! 
Finally, in the third inning, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Christian Bethancourt got us going with back-to-back singles. The duo executed a brilliant double steal, putting pressure on the Royals. Then, Hoerner doubled to left, bringing them both home and tying the game at 2-2.
Sixth Inning: Cubs Take the Lead! 
Taking advantage of the momentum, we shone in the sixth inning. Michael Busch and David Bote hit crucial doubles, allowing Busch to score. Then, Crow-Armstrong came clutch with a single to bring Bote home. We were up 4-3!
Nail in the Coffin: Ninth Inning Domination! 
The ninth inning was where we really put the Royals away. Patrick Wisdom launched a massive homer to center field, extending our lead! Busch added another RBI single, and Dansby Swanson hit a sacrifice fly to make it 7-3. The Royals had no answer for our bats!
Pitching and Defense Seal the Win 
Our pitchers were phenomenal. Leiter Jr. and Neris held the Royals scoreless in the final innings. Big props to our bullpen for locking it down and ensuring no comebacks for Kansas City.
What an exhilarating game! Let's keep the momentum rolling, Cubs!
Scoreboard for Cubs @ Royals (July 28th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 0 |