Giants vs Royals starting pitchers
- Brady Singer for Kansas City Royals
- Landen Roupp for San Francisco Giants
Giants vs Royals statistics
| Stat |
Giants |
Royals |
| Hits |
1235 (20th) |
1301 (9th) |
| Batting Average |
.238 (21st) |
.252 (7th) |
| Runs Batted In |
623 (Tied-18th) |
697 (8th) |
| Runs |
653 (17th) |
719 (9th) |
| Home Runs |
163 (20th) |
167 (18th) |
| Walks |
473 (12th) |
405 (28th) |
| Stolen Bases |
66 (28th) |
129 (10th) |
| Strikeouts |
1375 (11th) |
1084 (29th) |
| Pitches |
22691 (12th) |
21663 (26th) |
Kansas City Royals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/20/24 |
vs San Francisco Giants |
L |
2-1 |
| 9/18/24 |
vs Detroit Tigers |
L |
4-2 |
| 9/17/24 |
vs Detroit Tigers |
L |
3-1 F/10 |
| 9/16/24 |
vs Detroit Tigers |
L |
7-6 |
| 9/15/24 |
@ Pittsburgh Pirates |
L |
4-3 |
San Francisco Giants recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/20/24 |
@ Kansas City Royals |
W |
2-1 |
| 9/19/24 |
@ Baltimore Orioles |
L |
5-3 |
| 9/18/24 |
@ Baltimore Orioles |
W |
5-3 |
| 9/17/24 |
@ Baltimore Orioles |
W |
10-0 |
| 9/15/24 |
vs San Diego Padres |
L |
4-3 F/10 |
Giants vs Royals predictions
For the upcoming showdown between the Royals and the Giants, all eyes might be on a few standout players from the San Francisco roster. Patrick Bailey seems poised to maintain his solid batting performance, projecting some good numbers at the plate, possibly due to his consistent hitting strategies this season. On the pitching side, Landen Roupp might handle his own well enough on the mound, given his propensity to control the game's pace, although facing the Royals’ hitters will definitely test his skills. Moreover, Mike Yastrzemski could be a key player to watch as his ability to drive in runs and connect on crucial hits might just turn out to be game-changers for the Giants.
Switching gears to the Kansas City Royals, Bobby Witt Jr. continues to dazzle this season and his projections suggest another strong performance might be in the cards. His natural ability to convert plays into runs is something that might worry the Giants. On the mound, Brady Singer is expected to start, and his knack for strikeouts could prove pivotal in keeping the Giants' hitters at bay, particularly if he manages to keep his ERA steady through the early innings. Additionally, Salvador Perez, with his consistent batting average, is likely to contribute significantly, potentially clinching some crucial RBIs for the Royals.
Pinning down a winner in this matchup is tricky given both teams' strengths and vulnerabilities, but the Kansas City Royals might have a slight edge. Their recent slump at home could motivate a strong comeback performance, especially with their top hitters seeming ready to make significant impacts. Meanwhile, the Giants will put up a tough fight, but the Royals’ blend of solid pitching and effective batting might just tip the scales in their favor in what promises to be an engaging and closely contested game.
Kansas City Royals injuries
- Hunter Harvey (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Will Smith (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Michael Lorenzen (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Josh Taylor (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Chris Stratton (RP): 15-Day-IL
San Francisco Giants injuries
- Matt Chapman (3B): Paternity
- Thomas Szapucki (SP): Day-To-Day
- Robbie Ray (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Randy Rodriguez (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Jordan Hicks (SP): 15-Day-IL
Giants vs Royals game info
| Venue |
Kauffman Stadium |
| Location |
Kansas City, Missouri |
| First pitch |
Sat 5:10 PM |
| Temperature |
93° |
| Chance of Rain |
39% |
