The Chicago Cubs shut out the Kansas City Royals 6-0 on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Wrigley Field.

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Daniel Palencia (48) and catcher Carson Kelly celebrate after securing a victory by closing out the Kansas City Royals in the ninth inning at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Daniel Palencia (48) and catcher Carson Kelly celebrate after securing a victory by closing out the Kansas City Royals in the ninth inning at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Daniel Palencia delivers to the Kansas City Royals in the ninth inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs pitcher Daniel Palencia delivers to the Kansas City Royals in the ninth inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd celebrates after closing out the Kansas City Royals with a strikeout to end the seventh inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd celebrates after closing out the Kansas City Royals with a strikeout to end the seventh inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd is congratulated by his teammates in the dugout after closing out the Kansas City Royals with a strikeout to end the seventh inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd is congratulated by his teammates in the dugout after closing out the Kansas City Royals with a strikeout to end the seventh inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki drives in a run on a single in the seventh inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki drives in a run on a single in the seventh inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly drives in a run on a sacrifice fly in the seventh inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly drives in a run on a sacrifice fly in the seventh inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner is congratulated by his teammates in the dugout after scoring on a sacrifice fly by Carson Kelly in the seventh inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner is congratulated by his teammates in the dugout after scoring on a sacrifice fly by Carson Kelly in the seventh inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd scans the infield after fielding a ball that went for a bunt single for Kansas City Royals left fielder John Rave in the fifth inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd scans the infield after fielding a ball that went for a bunt single for Kansas City Royals left fielder John Rave in the fifth inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson reacts after believing he successfully tagged out Kansas City Royals catcher Freddy Fermin at second base for an inning-ending double play in the fifth inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. The umpire called Fermin safe, but a review overturned the call to an out. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson reacts after believing he successfully tagged out Kansas City Royals catcher Freddy Fermin at second base for an inning-ending double play in the fifth inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. The umpire called Fermin safe, but a review overturned the call to an out. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw (right) congratulates teammate Dansby Swanson (7) after the Cubs shortstop made a nice play to complete an inning-ending double play in the fifth inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw (right) congratulates teammate Dansby Swanson (7) after the Cubs shortstop made a nice play to complete an inning-ending double play in the fifth inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly rounds the bases en route to scoring on a double by teammate Pete Crow-Armstrong in the fifth inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. Crow-Armstrong was tagged out at third base trying to stretch his double into a triple to end the inning. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly rounds the bases en route to scoring on a double by teammate Pete Crow-Armstrong in the fifth inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. Crow-Armstrong was tagged out at third base trying to stretch his double into a triple to end the inning. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (left) has a laugh with teammate Carson Kelly after Kelly scored a run on a double by Pete Crow-Armstrong in the fifth inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (left) has a laugh with teammate Carson Kelly after Kelly scored a run on a double by Pete Crow-Armstrong in the fifth inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong drives in a run on a double in the fifth inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. Crow-Armstrong was tagged out at third base trying to stretch his double into a triple to end the inning. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong drives in a run on a double in the fifth inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. Crow-Armstrong was tagged out at third base trying to stretch his double into a triple to end the inning. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong drives in a run on a double in the fifth inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. Crow-Armstrong was tagged out at third base trying to stretch his double into a triple to end the inning. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong drives in a run on a double in the fifth inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. Crow-Armstrong was tagged out at third base trying to stretch his double into a triple to end the inning. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong slides into third base as he is tagged out by Kansas City Royals third baseman Nick Loftin as Crow-Armstrong tried to stretch his run-scoring double into a triple in the fifth inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong slides into third base as he is tagged out by Kansas City Royals third baseman Nick Loftin as Crow-Armstrong tried to stretch his run-scoring double into a triple in the fifth inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong slides into third base as he is tagged out by Kansas City Royals third baseman Nick Loftin as Crow-Armstrong tried to stretch his run-scoring double into a triple in the fifth inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong slides into third base as he is tagged out by Kansas City Royals third baseman Nick Loftin as Crow-Armstrong tried to stretch his run-scoring double into a triple in the fifth inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Kansas City Royals third baseman Nick Loftin (12) is picked up by teammates John Rave (16) and Rich Hill after Loftin tagged out Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong at third base to end the fifth inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Kansas City Royals third baseman Nick Loftin (12) is picked up by teammates John Rave (16) and Rich Hill after Loftin tagged out Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong at third base to end the fifth inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) walks to the dugout after striking out in the fourth inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) walks to the dugout after striking out in the fourth inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd delivers to the Kansas City Royals in the second inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd delivers to the Kansas City Royals in the second inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw drives in a run on an infield single in the second inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw drives in a run on an infield single in the second inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner drives in a run on a fielders choice in the second inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner drives in a run on a fielders choice in the second inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Kansas City Royals second baseman Jonathan India fields a ball that went for a run-scoring single for Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw in the second inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Kansas City Royals second baseman Jonathan India fields a ball that went for a run-scoring single for Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw in the second inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd delivers to the Kansas City Royals in the second inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd delivers to the Kansas City Royals in the second inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Rich Hill delivers to the Chicago Cubs in the second inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Rich Hill delivers to the Chicago Cubs in the second inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Kansas City Royals second baseman Jonathan India throws late to first base on a run-scoring single for Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw in the second inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Kansas City Royals second baseman Jonathan India throws late to first base on a run-scoring single for Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw in the second inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson celebrates with first base coach Jose Javier (65) after Swanson singled to lead off the second inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson celebrates with first base coach Jose Javier (65) after Swanson singled to lead off the second inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs left fielder Kyle Tucker screams in pain after fouling a ball off of himself during an at-bat in the first inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs left fielder Kyle Tucker screams in pain after fouling a ball off of himself during an at-bat in the first inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell checks on Kyle Tucker as the right fielder takes a practice swing after fouling a ball off of himself during an at-bat in the first inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell checks on Kyle Tucker as the right fielder takes a practice swing after fouling a ball off of himself during an at-bat in the first inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Rich Hill delivers to the Chicago Cubs in the first inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Rich Hill delivers to the Chicago Cubs in the first inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd delivers to the Kansas City Royals in the first inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd delivers to the Kansas City Royals in the first inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd walks on the field before facing the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd walks on the field before facing the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd waves to the crowd in the bleachers as he heads out to the bullpen before his scheduled start against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd waves to the crowd in the bleachers as he heads out to the bullpen before his scheduled start against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Flags atop the Wrigley Field scoreboard show the Milwaukee Brewers in first place ahead of the Chicago Cubs in the National League Central before a game between the Kansas City Royals in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Flags atop the Wrigley Field scoreboard show the Milwaukee Brewers in first place ahead of the Chicago Cubs in the National League Central before a game between the Kansas City Royals in Chicago on July 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Originally Published: July 22, 2025 at 6:22 PM CDT