Patrick Wisdom hits grand slam as a pinch hitter in the 7th, the Cubs beat the Royals 9-4

Chicago Cubs' Patrick Wisdom (16) celebrates hitting a grand slam with Dansby Swanson (7) during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, July 27, 2024.

Chicago Cubs' Patrick Wisdom (16) celebrates hitting a grand slam with Dansby Swanson (7) during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, July 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)


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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Patrick Wisdom hit a grand slam as a pinch hitter in the seventh inning, Seiya Suzuki also homered and the Chicago Cubs beat the Kansas City Royals 9-4 on Saturday night. Wisdom hit for Pete Crow-Armstrong and laced the homer 440-feet off Sam Long into the fountains in left for a 7-4 lead. The runners were put on base by Seth Lugo (12-5), who went 6 1/3 innings. He allowed six earned runs on five hits while walking two and striking out two. Julian Merryweather (1-0) pitched an inning for the victory. Cubs starter Shota Imanaga went 5 2/3 innings, allowing three earned runs on six hits and three strikeouts. Suzuki hit his 15th homer.

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