Chicago Cubs pulled off the upset to defeat Kansas City Royals. Chicago Cubs entered the game as the underdog, with a 37% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, Chicago Cubs refused to go away, chipping away at Kansas City Royals's lead until Chicago Cubs took their first lead during the middle stretches of the game. Kansas City Royals never recovered after losing the lead, and by the time the game ended, Chicago Cubs had earned the upset.