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Royals Top Cubs 6-3 as Caglianone Hits Four Extra-Base Balls

8/9/2026

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The Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago Cubs 6-3.
Jac Caglianone had four extra-base hits for 12 total bases, the first Royal to do so since Lorenzo Cain’s three-home-run game on May 10, 2016 and the first with four extra-base hits since Kendrys Morales on September 20, 2015.
All four hits traveled at 104.9 MPH or faster, with two exceeding 111 MPH.
Seth Lugo earned a quality start as Nate Pearson recorded his first save.

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The Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago Cubs 6-3.
Jac Caglianone had four extra-base hits for 12 total bases, the first Royal to do so since Lorenzo Cain’s three-home-run game on May 10, 2016 and the first with four extra-base hits since Kendrys Morales on September 20, 2015.
All four hits traveled at 104.9 MPH or faster, with two exceeding 111 MPH.
Seth Lugo earned a quality start as Nate Pearson recorded his first save.