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Royals drop series opener as Cubs ace dominates in K.C. • **Royals** fell 6-4 to Chicago, getting shut down by Kevin Gausman's 7-inning gem in his Cubs debut • **Gausman** was sharp all night — 7 innings, minimal damage, a tough matchup for KC's lineup • **Dansby Swanson** had a role change announced ahead of the series, worth monitoring for lineup impact • **Royals stadium** rezoning and funding plan set for discussion next week as the new ballpark push continues **What to watch:** Can KC's offense respond tonight and avoid dropping two straight to a surging Cubs club? The lineup's set. Drop in.