A Tough Day in Chicago
Fellow Royals fans, it was a rough outing for us today as we fell 0-6 to the Chicago Cubs on their home turf.
Our beloved boys struggled to find their rhythm against a sharp Cubs defense and persistent pitching. From the get-go, our attempts to ignite any offense were quickly extinguished by the Cubs' imposing defensive plays. Jonathan India, Bobby Witt Jr., and others tried to piece together hits, but unfortunately, our bats couldn't quite connect when needed.Defense Not Enough Against Cubs' Momentum
Despite Jonathan Bowlan and Jackson Kowar giving it their all on the mound, the Cubs managed to take advantage of some early mishaps. In the bottom of the 2nd inning, errors allowed the home team to seize an opportunity and get on the scoreboard. Key players like Dansby Swanson, abetted by our own fielding errors, drove in critical runs that set the Cubs on the path to victory. And when we thought we could rally, Nico Hoerner and Seiya Suzuki orchestrated moves to expand their lead, making it even more challenging for us.Silver Linings
Not all was bleak, though! Our young talent, Nick Loftin and Jac Caglianone, showcased potential with impressive hits. We can hold our heads high as our team never gave up, continuing to fight and hustle till the very last out. Salvador Perez also showed his veteran composure with solid contact late in the game. Next time, we hope our grit translates into the runs we need!This might not have been our day, but one game doesn't define this team! Let’s keep our spirits high and look forward to bouncing back stronger in the next match. Keep cheering proudly, fellow Royals fans!
Scoreboard for Royals @ Cubs (July 23rd, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 |