MLB Recap · August 9, 2026

Chicago Cubs at Kansas City Royals: Final Score & Recap

CHC10
Final
KC2

Line Score

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CHC10210330010180
KC000200000260

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

755025CHC bats firstFinalKC win %CHC win %
DiamondIQ model home win probability across the game (pre-game 37.3% → final 0%).

Biggest Plays by Win-Probability Added

Starling Marte Home Run
Bot 4th · off Matthew Boyd
+15.5%
Ian Happ Home Run
Top 6th · off Easton McGee
+11.8%
Kyle Isbel Double Play
Bot 5th · off Matthew Boyd
-10.4%
Michael Conforto Single
Top 3rd · off Randy Dobnak
+10.1%
Alex Bregman Single
Top 6th · off Easton McGee
+9.2%

Top Batters by WPA

Starling Marte+14.3%+1.3 RE24
Alex Bregman+13.7%+1.3 RE24
Ian Happ+11.3%+1.9 RE24

Top Pitchers by WPA

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