Kansas City Royals Rout Chicago Cubs 12-4 in Chicago

The Kansas City Royals defeated the Chicago Cubs 12-4 at Wrigley Field on Monday, highlighted by Salvador Perez's two home runs and four RBIs, along with solo homers from Jac Caglianone and John Rave. Rookie pitcher Noah Cameron allowed all four Cubs runs while striking out six over six innings, helping the Royals secure their second consecutive win. The Cubs' bullpen struggled, with reliever Ben Brown giving up six earned runs over four innings. Kansas City scored a crucial four-run fifth inning, including key RBIs from Jonathan India and Bobby Witt Jr., who also stole bases and scored in the rally. The Cubs were held to limited offense, with their top hitters going a combined 0-for-11, and are looking to rebound in Tuesday's game with Matthew Boyd starting. The Royals, despite being underdogs, have shown resilience and strong recent performances against the Cubs, who maintain a solid home record but are seeking to bounce back after this loss.