MLB Recap · March 2, 2021

Kansas City Royals at Chicago Cubs: Final Score & Recap

KC2
Final
CHC3

Line Score

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The Story

AI recap unavailable for archived games. The final score, win-probability story, biggest plays, and top performers are all shown below.

Win Probability

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DiamondIQ model home win probability across the game (pre-game 54% → final 100%).

Biggest Plays by Win-Probability Added

Rafael Ortega Triple
Bot 4th · off Daniel Lynch IV
+24.7%
Edward Olivares Home Run
Top 7th · off Jake Jewell
+14.9%
Austin Romine Grounded Into DP
Bot 4th · off Daniel Lynch IV
-10.8%
Clay Dungan Single
Top 7th · off Jake Jewell
+6.4%
Kris Bryant Walk
Bot 4th · off Daniel Lynch IV
+5.6%

Top Batters by WPA

Rafael Ortega+23.0%+2.3 RE24
Edward Olivares+14.9%+1.3 RE24
Clay Dungan+6.4%+0.7 RE24

Top Pitchers by WPA

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