Jac Caglianone powers the Royals past Chicago 6-3 as Clay Holmes makes a shaky debut for the Cubs

Kansas City's Jac Caglianone led the Royals to a 6-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs in his return from the injured list, while rookie Clay Holmes struggled in his debut. Caglianone hit two home runs, two doubles and slammed in four RBIs, while Josh Rojas added two RBIs. The Cubs' Seth Lugo struggled, allowing three runs on five hits and a walk over six innings, despite facing Holmes' looping 65 mph curveball.

Holmes went four innings, allowing six hits and two walks while striking out one. The Royals' John Schreiber secured the win in the eighth inning, striking out Seiya Suzuki with two runners on base. The series will conclude with LHP Matthew Boyd facing Randy Dobnak in the final game.