芝加哥小熊队拥有国联最好的战绩，在联盟间系列赛中主场迎战苦苦挣扎的堪萨斯城皇家队。 The Chicago Cubs, with the NL's best record, host the struggling Kansas City Royals in an interleague series.

芝加哥小熊队将在7月21日开始的联赛系列赛中主场迎接堪萨斯城皇家队. The Chicago Cubs, sharing the National League's best record, will host the Kansas City Royals in an interleague series starting July 21. Cubs队最近赢得了对洋基队和红袜队的连胜赛,而皇家队则激烈斗争,以343连胜在美国联盟排名最后。 The Cubs have won recent series against the Yankees and Red Sox, while the Royals struggle offensively, ranking last in the American League with 343 runs. Cubs队将启动Ryan Brasier的传球赛 皇家队将迎战新手诺亚·卡梅伦 The Cubs will start reliever Ryan Brasier in a bullpen game, and the Royals will counter with rookie pitcher Noah Cameron. 两队都有数名受伤球员。 Both teams have several injured players.