Chicago Cubs vs Kansas City Royals
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CHC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
 KC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Who won: Cubs 3-2
The Chicago Cubs beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 on Monday, February 23, 2026 at Surprise Stadium. The Cubs lead the series 1-0. The Cubs outscored the Royals 2-0 in the 5th inning. Jefferson Rojas went 1-for-3 with a home run and 1 RBI for the Cubs. Josh Rojas went 1-for-2 with a home run and 1 RBI for the Royals.
Team stats
CHCKC 6Hits7
1Home runs1
3RBI2
3Walks2
8Strikeouts12
10Left on base8
2.00ERA2.00
12Pitcher strikeouts8
0Pitches0
