The offense failed to do anything in the second half of the game, while James McArthur continued his struggles in a 7-3 loss to the Cubs Sunday to drop the series.
The Royals jumped on Cubs starter Javier Assad in the opening frame. New leadoff hitter Michael Massey walked, and advanced to second on an infield single by Bobby Witt Jr. Vinnie Pasquantino lay down a perfect sacrifice bunt. Hunter Renfroe drove home both runners with a single to make it 2-0.
The Cubs tied it up in the third when Pete Crow-Armstrong singled up the middle to begin the inning.