What A Victory! 
The Kansas City Royals pulled off an incredible 12-4 victory against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field tonight! 
It was an exciting matchup that tested our mettle, especially after a tough start. Initially, our batting lineup showed some early jitters, leaving us scoreless in the 1st inning. However, Jac Caglianone lit up the scoreboard in the 2nd inning with a magnificent home run to left-center, setting the tone for our offense. The Cubs responded quickly with a power display, including a 3-run homer by Matt Shaw in the bottom of the 2nd, giving them a short-lived lead.Fireworks from the 4th to the 5th! 
Our bats woke up in the 4th inning. Salvador Perez rumbled one over the wall with Maikel Garcia on base, closing the gap to just one run. Then, came the game-changing 5th inning, where we exploded for a 6-run rally. Key hits came from everyone, including a stellar double by Jonathan India that tied the game. Bobby Witt Jr. impressed as he dashed home on a wild pitch, leaving the Cubs scrambling. They could not handle our momentum, especially with errors creeping into their play, allowing us to take a 7-4 lead.Sealing the Deal with Superb Offense! 
Our Royals kept the pressure on. The 7th inning saw heroics from John Rave, who launched a home run into orbit, extending our lead even further. In the 8th inning, Perez smashed yet another homer, giving us that comfortable cushion heading into the final stretch. Our bullpen stood firm, preventing any further damage from the Cubs' bats. Pitching was rock solid thanks to effective relief work. By the time the Cubs came back to bat, it was too late, and they couldn't get past the relentless defensive effort put forth by the Royals.Well done, Royals! A big shoutout to Salvador Perez and John Rave for their multiple homers
, and to the entire team for showing resilience and heart. This win will surely be a catalyst for even more success as we continue this season strong. Next up, let's keep this momentum burning! 
Scoreboard for Royals @ Cubs (July 22nd, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 1 |
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 14 | 0 |