Giants vs Royals starting pitchers
- Seth Lugo for Kansas City Royals
- Blake Snell for San Francisco Giants
Giants vs Royals statistics
| Stat |
Giants |
Royals |
| Hits |
1244 (20th) |
1306 (9th) |
| Batting Average |
.238 (21st) |
.251 (7th) |
| Runs Batted In |
632 (Tied-17th) |
697 (9th) |
| Runs |
662 (17th) |
719 (9th) |
| Home Runs |
168 (18th) |
167 (19th) |
| Walks |
474 (12th) |
408 (28th) |
| Stolen Bases |
66 (28th) |
129 (10th) |
| Strikeouts |
1385 (11th) |
1090 (29th) |
| Pitches |
22829 (13th) |
21794 (26th) |
Kansas City Royals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/21/24 |
vs San Francisco Giants |
L |
9-0 |
| 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 |
San Francisco Giants recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/21/24 |
@ Kansas City Royals |
W |
9-0 |
| 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 |
Giants vs Royals predictions
As the San Francisco Giants gear up to take on the Kansas City Royals, eyes will be on Heliot Ramos and Matt Chapman to lead the charge. Ramos, with a batting average of .267 and a knack for timely hits, could potentially disrupt the Royals' pitchers, especially in clutch situations. Meanwhile, Chapman, boasting 26 home runs this season, poses a significant threat with his power at the plate. Both players are anticipated to be central figures in the Giants’ lineup, potentially impacting the game's outcome with their bats and on-field smarts.
Turning attention to the Kansas City Royals, Bobby Witt Jr. is a player who continually captures the spotlight. With a stellar .334 batting average and power that has produced 32 home runs, his performance at the plate will be critical for the Royals. Moreover, the impact of Salvador Perez cannot be understated; his leadership and experience, combined with a batting average sitting comfortably in the .270s, make him a formidable player who could very well sway the game in Kansas City's favor.
Considering the lineup strengths and recent performances, the Royals might just have the edge in this matchup. With Witt Jr.'s impressive consistency and Perez's veteran presence, Kansas City appears well-poised to challenge the Giants' pitching staff. Moreover, playing at home could give them the additional boost needed to overcome their opponents. Thus, while it's bound to be a close game given the talents on both sides, the Royals could likely emerge victorious, much to the delight of their home crowd.
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
- Thomas Szapucki (SP): Day-To-Day
- Robbie Ray (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Randy Rodriguez (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Jordan Hicks (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Tom Murphy (C): 60-Day-IL
Giants vs Royals game info
| Venue |
Kauffman Stadium |
| Location |
Kansas City, Missouri |
| First pitch |
Sun 2:10 PM |
| Temperature |
65° |
| Chance of Rain |
74% |
