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Cubs Kick Off Crucial Series Against Royals Under Wrigley Lights
Hey everyone, let’s talk Cubs baseball—because tonight, it’s game time on the North Side! The Chicago Cubs are hosting the Kansas City Royals in a much-anticipated three-game midweek series at the iconic Wrigley Field, and this one has a lot of eyes on it. First pitch was set for 8:05 p.m. ET, with fans tuning in from all over via MLB Network, Marquee Sports Network, and streaming platforms like fuboTV, DirecTV, and Hulu + Live TV.
Now, while there’s no Pete Crow-Armstrong in today’s Cubs lineup, which might seem like a setback on paper, this could actually work in our favor. It gives Kansas City one less speedy threat to worry about, and the Cubs a chance to mix up the offense. The Cubs enter this series after a tough 6-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Sunday, which saw Wilyer Abreu blast two homers to help Boston avoid a sweep. Despite the loss, there were promising signs for the Cubs, especially with Cade Horton pitching an impressive 5 2/3 innings of two-hit ball.
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On the mound for the Cubs to start this Royals series: Ryan Brasier. It’s always a bit of a wild card with Brasier, but he’s proven capable of handling pressure situations. The Royals, on the other hand, are coming off a win themselves—salvaging their series against the Marlins with a 7-4 victory. Rookie Jac Caglianone continues to turn heads, flashing some serious power, including a monstrous 466-foot homer.
Looking at the bigger picture, Chicago’s been playing solid baseball, winning five of their last seven, and they're currently favorites at -152 on FanDuel. But Kansas City won’t roll over easy. They’ve been inconsistent, sure, but have just enough young talent to create problems if taken lightly. Tonight’s opener is critical—it sets the tone for the rest of the series, and with the trade deadline looming, every win counts that much more.
This is one of those classic midsummer matchups: under the lights at Wrigley, two teams trying to figure out where they stand as the second half of the season unfolds. Whether you’re catching the action in the stands or streaming from home, this is Cubs baseball—where anything can happen, and every pitch tells a story.
Let’s see if the Cubs can take control early and remind everyone why Wrigley is one of the toughest places for visitors to play. Stay locked in. It’s Cubs time!
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