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Photos: Chicago Cubs lose to the Kansas City Royals, 12-4

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The Chicago Cubs lost 12-4 to the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025.

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13) walks on the field after the Royals defeated the Chicago Cubs, 12-4, at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13) walks on the field after the Royals defeated the Chicago Cubs, 12-4, at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Kansas City Royals catcher Freddy Fermin (34) celebrates with other players after the Royals defeated the Chicago Cubs, 12-4, at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Kansas City Royals catcher Freddy Fermin (34) celebrates with other players after the Royals defeated the Chicago Cubs, 12-4, at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13) celebrates with Kansas City Royals outfielder Kyle Isbel (28) after the Royals defeated the Chicago Cubs, 12-4, at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13) celebrates with Kansas City Royals outfielder Kyle Isbel (28) after the Royals defeated the Chicago Cubs, 12-4, at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (8) picks up a RBI single ball from Kansas City Royals outfielder Kyle Isbel (28) during the eighth inning at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (8) picks up a RBI single ball from Kansas City Royals outfielder Kyle Isbel (28) during the eighth inning at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13) runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the eighth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13) runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the eighth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13) celebrates with Kansas City Royals third base Maikel Garcia (11) and Kansas City Royals outfielder Jac Caglianone (14) after hitting a two-run home run during the eighth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13) celebrates with Kansas City Royals third base Maikel Garcia (11) and Kansas City Royals outfielder Jac Caglianone (14) after hitting a two-run home run during the eighth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Jim Belushi sings during the seventh inning stretch while the Chicago Cubs play the Kansas City Royals during the seventh inning at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Jim Belushi sings during the seventh inning stretch while the Chicago Cubs play the Kansas City Royals during the seventh inning at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) tags out Kansas City Royals outfielder Kyle Isbel (28) during the seventh inning at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) tags out Kansas City Royals outfielder Kyle Isbel (28) during the seventh inning at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Chris Flexen (77) pitches during the seventh inning against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Chris Flexen (77) pitches during the seventh inning against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) misses a RBI single ball from Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) during the fifth inning at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner misses a ball hit by Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. during the fifth inning at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) tosses a ball hit by Kansas City Royals outfielder Nick Loftin (12) to Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) while Loftin reaches first during the fifth inning at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) tosses a ball hit by Kansas City Royals outfielder Nick Loftin (12) to Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) while Loftin reaches first during the fifth inning at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) hits a RBI single during the fifth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) hits a RBI single during the fifth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Kansas City Royals second baseman Jonathan India (6) hits a RBI double during the fifth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Kansas City Royals second baseman Jonathan India (6) hits a RBI double during the fifth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Kansas City Royals second baseman Jonathan India (6) celebrates with Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (9) after scoring on a throwing error from Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly (15) during the fifth inning at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Kansas City Royals second baseman Jonathan India (6) celebrates with Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (9) after scoring on a throwing error from Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly (15) during the fifth inning at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown (32) pitches during the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown (32) pitches during the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown (32) pitches during the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown (32) pitches during the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs first baseman Justin Turner (3) hits a single during the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs first baseman Justin Turner (3) hits a single during the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13) hits a two-run home run during the fourth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13) hits a two-run home run during the fourth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13) looks up while crossing home plate after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13) looks up while crossing home plate after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13) celebrates with Kansas City Royals outfielder Jac Caglianone (14) after Perez hit a two-run home run during the fourth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13) celebrates with Kansas City Royals outfielder Jac Caglianone (14) after Perez hit a two-run home run during the fourth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw (6) runs the bases after hitting a three-run home run during the second inning against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw (6) runs the bases after hitting a three-run home run during the second inning against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw (6) celebrates with Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) and Chicago Cubs first baseman Justin Turner (3) after Shaw hit a three-run home run during the second inning against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw (6) celebrates with Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) and Chicago Cubs first baseman Justin Turner (3) after Shaw hit a three-run home run during the second inning against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown (32) stands in the dugout during the second inning against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown (32) stands in the dugout during the second inning against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown (32) pitches during the second inning against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown (32) pitches during the second inning against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown (32) stands on the mound after Kansas City Royals outfielder Jac Caglianone (14) hit a solo home run during the second inning at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown (32) stands on the mound after Kansas City Royals outfielder Jac Caglianone (14) hit a solo home run during the second inning at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Kansas City Royals outfielder Jac Caglianone (14) runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the second inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Kansas City Royals outfielder Jac Caglianone (14) runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the second inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia (11) catches a ball hit by Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker (30) during the first inning at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia (11) catches a ball hit by Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker (30) during the first inning at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (27) stands at the plate during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (27) stands at the plate during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly (15) runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the second inning against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly (15) runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the second inning against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly (15) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the second inning against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly (15) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the second inning against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch (29) tags out Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) during the first inning at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch (29) tags out Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) during the first inning at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Ryan Brasier (54) pitches during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Ryan Brasier (54) pitches during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Ryan Brasier (54) pitches during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Ryan Brasier (54) pitches during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Ryan Brasier (54) tosses the ball to Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch (29) to tag out Kansas City Royals second baseman Jonathan India (6) during the first inning at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Ryan Brasier (54) tosses the ball to Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch (29) to tag out Kansas City Royals second baseman Jonathan India (6) during the first inning at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Kansas City Royals pitcher Noah Cameron (65) pitches during the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Kansas City Royals pitcher Noah Cameron (65) pitches during the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bulls point guard Tre Jones walks to the field before the Cubs play the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bulls point guard Tre Jones walks to the field before the Cubs play the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (27) walks on the field before the Cubs play the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (27) walks on the field before the Cubs play the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (27) walks on the field before the Cubs play the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (27) walks on the field before the Cubs play the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Kansas City Royals players watch Chicago Cubs players warm up before the first inning at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Kansas City Royals players watch Chicago Cubs players warm up before the first inning at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell (11) watches players warm up before the Cubs play the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell (11) watches players warm up before the Cubs play the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (27) meets with players from the Japan Little Senior Baseball team before the Cubs play the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (27) meets with players from the Japan Little Senior Baseball team before the Cubs play the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga (18) meets with players from the Japan Little Senior Baseball team before the Cubs play the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga (18) meets with players from the Japan Little Senior Baseball team before the Cubs play the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)