Kevin Gausman shines in his Cubs debut, pitching 7 sharp innings in a 6-4 win over the Royals

Kevin Gausman made an impressive Cubs debut on August 7, 2026, pitching 7 innings in a 6-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. The 35-year-old right-hander allowed just two runs, giving up an RBI single to Isaac Collins in the first inning and a home run to Carter Jensen in the fifth. Gausman otherwise kept the Royals largely in check throughout his outing.