Giants 2 – 3 Royals

MLB · Tue, Jul 21 · Kauffman Stadium

Final

W: Luinder Avila · L: Tyler Mahle · SV: Alex Lange

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
SF	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	2	5	0
KC	0	0	1	0	0	2	0	0	–	3	8	1

Win probability

KC 100%KC 85%

SF 100%model, computed at ingest

Top performers

Luinder Avila

6.1 IP, 2 ER, 7 K, 1 BB, (W)

Carter Jensen

1-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R

Vinnie Pasquantino

2-3, 1 RBI, 1 BB

Key plays

▼ 3rdCarter Jensen homers (14) on a fly ball to right center field.0–1 · 66%

▲ 5thWilly Adames strikes out swinging.0–1 · 68%

▲ 5thDrew Gilbert singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jac Caglianone. Jesus Rodriguez scores.1–1 · 54%

▲ 5thHeliot Ramos reaches on a fielder's choice. Drew Gilbert scores. Christian Koss to 3rd. Throwing error by shortstop Tyler Tolbert.2–1 · 36%

▼ 5thNick Loftin singles on a line drive to left fielder Heliot Ramos.2–1 · 48%

▼ 5thTyler Tolbert out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Tyler Mahle to first baseman Rafael Devers. Nick Loftin to 2nd.2–1 · 45%

▼ 5thCarter Jensen flies out to left fielder Heliot Ramos.2–1 · 39%

▼ 6thIsaac Collins walks.2–1 · 48%

▼ 6thSalvador Perez hit by pitch. Isaac Collins to 2nd.2–1 · 57%

▼ 6thVinnie Pasquantino singles on a ground ball to center fielder Drew Gilbert. Isaac Collins scores. Salvador Perez to 3rd.2–2 · 75%

▼ 6thNick Loftin singles on a ground ball to left fielder Heliot Ramos. Salvador Perez scores. Vinnie Pasquantino to 3rd. Starling Marte to 2nd.2–3 · 83%

▲ 7thJung Hoo Lee singles on a line drive to right fielder Starling Marte.2–3 · 61%

Highlights (32)

▶ Bryce Eldridge strikes out swinging.

00:00:08 · MLB video

▶ Carter Jensen's solo home run (14)

00:00:30 · MLB video

▶ Luinder Avila's seven strikeouts

00:01:44 · MLB video

▶ Casey Schmitt's slick snag and throw to end inning

00:00:10 · MLB video

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▶ Tyler Mahle's four strikeouts

00:00:43 · MLB video

▶ Bench availability for San Francisco, July 21 vs Royals

00:00:08 · MLB video

▶ Bench availability for Kansas City, July 21 vs Giants

00:00:08 · MLB video

▶ Fielding alignment for Kansas City, July 21 vs Giants

00:00:11 · MLB video

▶ Bullpen availability for San Francisco, July 21 vs Royals

00:00:09 · MLB video

▶ Bullpen availability for Kansas City, July 21 vs Giants

00:00:09 · MLB video

▶ Nick Loftin's RBI base hit

00:00:19 · MLB video

▶ Jac Caglianone leaves game after diving attempt

00:00:53 · MLB video

▶ Called ball is confirmed after challenge

00:01:33 · MLB video

▶ Vinnie Pasquantino's RBI single

00:00:20 · MLB video

▶ Strike 2 is overturned after ABS challenge

00:00:22 · MLB video

▶ Drew Gilbert scores on throwing error

00:00:20 · MLB video

▶ Drew Gilbert's RBI base hit

00:00:19 · MLB video

▶ Bryce Eldridge strikes out after ABS challenge

00:00:23 · MLB video

▶ Michael Massey's diving stop to start double play

00:00:22 · MLB video

▶ Strike 2 is overturned after ABS challenge

00:00:22 · MLB video

▶ Ball 1 is overturned after ABS challenge

00:00:22 · MLB video

▶ Tyler Mahle K's Salvador Perez

00:00:07 · MLB video

▶ Luinder Avila K's Willy Adames

00:00:09 · MLB video

▶ Carter Jensen: Home Run Statcast Analysis

00:00:13 · MLB video

▶ Analyzing Carter Jensen's home run through bat tracking

00:00:11 · MLB video

▶ Tyler Mahle's outing against the Royals

00:00:22 · MLB video

▶ Breaking down Tyler Mahle's pitches

00:00:04 · MLB video

▶ Breaking down Luinder Avila's pitches

00:00:04 · MLB video

▶ Luinder Avila's outing against the Giants

00:00:25 · MLB video

▶ Starting lineups for Giants at Royals - July 21, 2026

00:00:10 · MLB video

▶ Probable pitchers for Giants at Royals - July 21, 2026

00:00:06 · MLB video

▶ Ball 3 is confirmed after ABS challenge

00:00:22 · MLB video

Full play-by-play (71)

▲ 1stHeliot Ramos hit by pitch.0–0 · 46%

▲ 1stBryce Eldridge singles on a line drive to left fielder Starling Marte. Heliot Ramos to 2nd.0–0 · 40%

▲ 1stCasey Schmitt pops out to third baseman Nick Loftin.0–0 · 46%

▲ 1stRafael Devers grounds into a double play, second baseman Michael Massey to shortstop Tyler Tolbert to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Bryce Eldridge out at 2nd. Rafael Devers out at 1st.0–0 · 55%

▼ 1stCarter Jensen grounds out, second baseman Christian Koss to pitcher Tyler Mahle.0–0 · 53%

▼ 1stLane Thomas flies out to center fielder Drew Gilbert.0–0 · 51%

▼ 1stJac Caglianone grounds out sharply to first baseman Rafael Devers.0–0 · 51%

▲ 2ndWilly Adames strikes out swinging.0–0 · 53%

▲ 2ndJung Hoo Lee strikes out swinging.0–0 · 55%

▲ 2ndJesus Rodriguez grounds out, third baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.0–0 · 55%

▼ 2ndSalvador Perez strikes out swinging.0–0 · 53%

▼ 2ndVinnie Pasquantino strikes out swinging.0–0 · 51%

▼ 2ndStarling Marte singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Heliot Ramos.0–0 · 53%

▼ 2ndMichael Massey singles on a line drive to left fielder Heliot Ramos. Starling Marte to 2nd.0–0 · 55%

▼ 2ndNick Loftin flies out to right fielder Jung Hoo Lee.0–0 · 51%

▲ 3rdDrew Gilbert strikes out swinging.0–0 · 53%

▲ 3rdChristian Koss walks.0–0 · 50%

▲ 3rdHeliot Ramos grounds into a double play, second baseman Michael Massey to shortstop Tyler Tolbert to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Christian Koss out at 2nd. Heliot Ramos out at 1st.0–0 · 55%

▼ 3rdTyler Tolbert flies out to center fielder Drew Gilbert.0–0 · 53%

▼ 3rdCarter Jensen homers (14) on a fly ball to right center field.0–1 · 66%

▼ 3rdLane Thomas strikes out swinging.0–1 · 65%

▼ 3rdJac Caglianone strikes out swinging.0–1 · 65%

▲ 4thCarter Jensen challenged (pitch result), call on the field was overturned: Bryce Eldridge called out on strikes.0–1 · 67%

▲ 4thCasey Schmitt grounds out, third baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.0–1 · 69%

▲ 4thRafael Devers flies out sharply to left fielder Starling Marte.0–1 · 69%

▼ 4thSalvador Perez grounds out, shortstop Willy Adames to first baseman Rafael Devers.0–1 · 68%

▼ 4thVinnie Pasquantino singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jung Hoo Lee.0–1 · 70%

▼ 4thStarling Marte flies out to center fielder Drew Gilbert.0–1 · 67%

▼ 4thMichael Massey flies out to center fielder Drew Gilbert.0–1 · 66%

▲ 5thWilly Adames strikes out swinging.0–1 · 68%

▲ 5thJung Hoo Lee grounds out, pitcher Luinder Avila to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.0–1 · 71%

▲ 5thJesus Rodriguez doubles (2) on a fly ball to right fielder Jac Caglianone.0–1 · 67%

▲ 5thDrew Gilbert singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jac Caglianone. Jesus Rodriguez scores.1–1 · 54%

▲ 5thChristian Koss singles on a line drive to left fielder Starling Marte. Drew Gilbert to 3rd.1–1 · 50%

▲ 5thHeliot Ramos reaches on a fielder's choice. Drew Gilbert scores. Christian Koss to 3rd. Throwing error by shortstop Tyler Tolbert.2–1 · 36%

▲ 5thBryce Eldridge strikes out swinging.2–1 · 41%

▼ 5thNick Loftin singles on a line drive to left fielder Heliot Ramos.2–1 · 48%

▼ 5thTyler Tolbert out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Tyler Mahle to first baseman Rafael Devers. Nick Loftin to 2nd.2–1 · 45%

▼ 5thCarter Jensen flies out to left fielder Heliot Ramos.2–1 · 39%

▼ 5thLane Thomas grounds out, second baseman Christian Koss to first baseman Rafael Devers.2–1 · 36%

▲ 6thCasey Schmitt strikes out swinging.2–1 · 38%

▲ 6thRafael Devers grounds out, first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino to pitcher Luinder Avila.2–1 · 40%

▲ 6thWilly Adames pops out to second baseman Michael Massey.2–1 · 40%

▼ 6thIsaac Collins walks.2–1 · 48%

▼ 6thSalvador Perez hit by pitch. Isaac Collins to 2nd.2–1 · 57%

▼ 6thVinnie Pasquantino singles on a ground ball to center fielder Drew Gilbert. Isaac Collins scores. Salvador Perez to 3rd.2–2 · 75%

▼ 6thStarling Marte hit by pitch. Vinnie Pasquantino to 2nd.2–2 · 79%

▼ 6thMichael Massey called out on strikes.2–2 · 72%

▼ 6thNick Loftin singles on a ground ball to left fielder Heliot Ramos. Salvador Perez scores. Vinnie Pasquantino to 3rd. Starling Marte to 2nd.2–3 · 83%

▼ 6thTyler Tolbert pops out to shortstop Willy Adames.2–3 · 77%

▼ 6thCarter Jensen grounds out, second baseman Christian Koss to first baseman Rafael Devers.2–3 · 69%

▲ 7thJung Hoo Lee singles on a line drive to right fielder Starling Marte.2–3 · 61%

▲ 7thJesus Rodriguez out on a sacrifice bunt, third baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Jung Hoo Lee to 2nd.2–3 · 65%

▲ 7thDrew Gilbert strikes out swinging.2–3 · 71%

▲ 7thChristian Koss pops out to shortstop Tyler Tolbert.2–3 · 75%

▼ 7thLane Thomas strikes out swinging.2–3 · 74%

▼ 7thIsaac Collins singles on a ground ball to shortstop Willy Adames.2–3 · 77%

▼ 7thSalvador Perez strikes out swinging. Isaac Collins steals (6) 2nd base.2–3 · 75%

▼ 7thDylan Smith intentionally walks Vinnie Pasquantino.2–3 · 76%

▼ 7thStarling Marte grounds out, third baseman Casey Schmitt to first baseman Rafael Devers.2–3 · 72%

▲ 8thHeliot Ramos grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.2–3 · 76%

▲ 8thBryce Eldridge flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.2–3 · 79%

▲ 8thCasey Schmitt walks.2–3 · 77%

▲ 8thRafael Devers lines out to left fielder Isaac Collins.2–3 · 79%

▼ 8thMichael Massey grounds out to first baseman Rafael Devers.2–3 · 78%

▼ 8thNick Loftin flies out to left fielder Heliot Ramos.2–3 · 76%

▼ 8thTyler Tolbert flies out to left fielder Heliot Ramos.2–3 · 76%

▲ 9thWilly Adames strikes out swinging.2–3 · 82%

▲ 9thJung Hoo Lee walks.2–3 · 75%

▲ 9thJesus Rodriguez strikes out swinging.2–3 · 82%

▲ 9thDrew Gilbert lines out to left fielder Isaac Collins.2–3 · 85%

Box score

San Francisco Giants

Batter	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
Heliot Ramos LF	3	0	0	1	0	0	.273
Bryce Eldridge DH	4	0	1	0	0	2	.271
Casey Schmitt 3B	3	0	0	0	1	1	.273
Rafael Devers 1B	4	0	0	0	0	0	.241
Willy Adames SS	4	0	0	0	0	3	.225
Jung Hoo Lee RF	3	0	1	0	1	1	.303
Grant McCray PR	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
Jesus Rodriguez C	3	1	1	0	0	1	.244
Drew Gilbert CF	4	1	1	1	0	2	.228
Christian Koss 2B	2	0	1	0	1	0	.143

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	P	ERA
Tyler MahleL	5.0	5	3	3	1	4	91	5.31
Sam Hentges	0.1	1	0	0	0	1	14	1.80
Keaton Winn	0.2	1	0	0	0	0	9	3.00
Dylan Smith	1.0	1	0	0	1	2	13	3.00
Caleb Kilian	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	11	4.69

Kansas City Royals

Batter	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
Carter Jensen C	4	1	1	1	1	0	0	.242
Lane Thomas CF	4	0	0	0	0	0	2	.240
Jac Caglianone RF	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	.258
Isaac Collins LF	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	.247
Salvador Perez DH	3	1	0	0	0	0	2	.211
Vinnie Pasquantino 1B	3	0	2	0	1	1	1	.226
Starling Marte RF	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	.270
Michael Massey 2B	4	0	1	0	0	0	1	.266
Nick Loftin 3B	4	0	2	0	1	0	0	.244
Tyler Tolbert SS	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	.328

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	P	ERA
Luinder AvilaW	6.1	5	2	2	1	7	87	4.86
Matt Strahm	0.2	0	0	0	0	1	11	7.09
John Schreiber	1.0	0	0	0	1	0	20	3.29
Alex LangeS	1.0	0	0	0	1	2	15	6.15

Betting · line movement

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mybookieag

-2500 –

San Francisco Giants -1.5

mybookieag

+750 –

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Outcome	Book	Price
Kansas City Royals +1.5	mybookieag	-2500 –
San Francisco Giants -1.5	mybookieag	+750 –

Moneyline

best available

Kansas City Royals

mybookieag

-714 –

San Francisco Giants

fanduel

+1200 –

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Outcome	Book	Price
Kansas City Royals	mybookieag	-714 –
Kansas City Royals	draftkings	-2200 –
Kansas City Royals	bovada	-2500 –
Kansas City Royals	betmgm	-2500 –
Kansas City Royals	fanduel	-4500 –
Kansas City Royals	betrivers	-5000 –
San Francisco Giants	fanduel	+1200 –
San Francisco Giants	bovada	+1000 –
San Francisco Giants	betmgm	+1000 –
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San Francisco Giants	draftkings	+820 –
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Over +5.5

fanduel

+750 –

Under +5.5

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Over +5.5	fanduel	+750 –
Over +5.5	bovada	+650 –
Over +5.5	betmgm	+650 –
Over +5.5	draftkings	+456 –
Under +5.5	draftkings	-770 –
Under +5.5	bovada	-1200 –
Under +5.5	betmgm	-1200 –
Under +5.5	fanduel	-2000 –

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Highlights (32)

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