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San Francisco Giants at Kansas City Royals

MLBJuly 20, 2026Kauffman Stadium

GiantsSan FranciscoSF42-58

Giants 3, Royals 4

Final
RoyalsKansas CityKCWon41-60
Score by inning
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KC000300001480

W Alex LangeL Caleb Kilian

Avila and Loftin power the Royals to a 3-2 win over the GiantsLuinder Avila struck out a career-high seven and Nick Loftin hit a tiebreaking RBI single as the Kansas City Royals beat the San Francisco Giants 3-2 on Tuesday night.Recap · ESPN

Scoring

Play-by-play

In order

Top 1st

  1.  Luis Arraez grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
  2.  Bryce Eldridge challenged (pitch result), call on the field was overturned: Bryce Eldridge walks.
  3.  Casey Schmitt pops out to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino in foul territory.
  4.  Rafael Devers walks. Bryce Eldridge to 2nd.
  5.  Heliot Ramos grounds into a force out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to second baseman Michael Massey. Rafael Devers out at 2nd.

Bot 1st

  1.  Carter Jensen strikes out on a foul tip.
  2.  Bobby Witt Jr. called out on strikes.
  3.  Jac Caglianone lines out to center fielder Drew Gilbert.

Top 2nd

  1.  Jung Hoo Lee grounds out, first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino to pitcher Michael Wacha.
  2.  Willy Adames strikes out swinging.
  3.  Drew Gilbert flies out to right fielder Jac Caglianone.

Bot 2nd

  1.  Lane Thomas singles on a ground ball to center fielder Drew Gilbert, deflected by shortstop Willy Adames.KC 60%
  2.  Vinnie Pasquantino walks. Lane Thomas to 2nd.KC 67%
  3.  Salvador Perez hit by pitch. Lane Thomas to 3rd. Vinnie Pasquantino to 2nd.KC 74%
  4.  Michael Massey flies into a double play, center fielder Drew Gilbert to catcher Daniel Susac. Lane Thomas out at home.KC 55%
  5.  Josh Rojas grounds out, third baseman Casey Schmitt to first baseman Bryce Eldridge.

Top 3rd

  1.  Daniel Susac lines out to second baseman Michael Massey.
  2.  Luis Arraez flies out to center fielder Lane Thomas.
  3.  Bryce Eldridge called out on strikes.

Bot 3rd

  1.  Isaac Collins grounds out to first baseman Bryce Eldridge.
  2.  Carter Jensen flies out to left fielder Heliot Ramos.
  3.  Bobby Witt Jr. walks.
  4.  Jac Caglianone grounds out, first baseman Bryce Eldridge to pitcher Trevor McDonald.

Top 4th

  1.  Casey Schmitt strikes out swinging.
  2.  Rafael Devers pops out to catcher Carter Jensen in foul territory.
  3.  Heliot Ramos homers (9) on a fly ball to right center field.SF 58%
  4.  Jung Hoo Lee flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.

Bot 4th

  1.  Lane Thomas called out on strikes.
  2.  Vinnie Pasquantino hit by pitch.
  3.  Salvador Perez homers (13) on a fly ball to center field. Vinnie Pasquantino scores.KC 68%
  4.  Michael Massey doubles (17) on a line drive to right fielder Jung Hoo Lee.
  5.  Josh Rojas grounds out softly, pitcher Trevor McDonald to first baseman Bryce Eldridge. Michael Massey to 3rd.
  6.  Isaac Collins singles on a line drive to right fielder Jung Hoo Lee. Michael Massey scores.KC 79%
  7.  Carter Jensen pops out to third baseman Casey Schmitt in foul territory.

Top 5th

  1.  Willy Adames flies out to center fielder Lane Thomas.
  2.  Drew Gilbert grounds out, third baseman Josh Rojas to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
  3.  Daniel Susac singles on a line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins.
  4.  Luis Arraez flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.

Bot 5th

  1.  Nick Loftin grounds out, shortstop Willy Adames to first baseman Bryce Eldridge.
  2.  Jac Caglianone strikes out swinging.
  3.  Lane Thomas singles on a ground ball to first baseman Bryce Eldridge.
  4.  Vinnie Pasquantino lines out to shortstop Willy Adames.

Top 6th

  1.  Bryce Eldridge strikes out swinging.
  2.  Casey Schmitt flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.
  3.  Rafael Devers singles on a line drive to center fielder Lane Thomas.
  4.  Heliot Ramos strikes out swinging.

Bot 6th

  1.  Salvador Perez strikes out swinging.
  2.  Michael Massey grounds out, second baseman Luis Arraez to first baseman Bryce Eldridge.
  3.  Josh Rojas pops out to third baseman Casey Schmitt.

Top 7th

  1.  Jung Hoo Lee grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
  2.  Willy Adames flies out to center fielder Lane Thomas.
  3.  Drew Gilbert flies out to right fielder Jac Caglianone.

Bot 7th

  1.  Isaac Collins singles on a line drive to left fielder Heliot Ramos.
  2.  Carter Jensen flies out sharply to center fielder Drew Gilbert.
  3.  Nick Loftin singles on a ground ball to center fielder Drew Gilbert. Tyler Tolbert to 2nd.
  4.  Jac Caglianone pops out to third baseman Casey Schmitt on the infield fly rule.
  5.  Lane Thomas strikes out on a foul tip.

Top 8th

  1.  Daniel Susac doubles (6) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Lane Thomas.KC 75%
  2.  Luis Arraez grounds out, shortstop Nick Loftin to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Daniel Susac to 3rd.
  3.  Bryce Eldridge strikes out swinging.KC 87%
  4.  Casey Schmitt grounds out, third baseman Josh Rojas to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.

Bot 8th

  1.  Vinnie Pasquantino flies out to center fielder Drew Gilbert.
  2.  Salvador Perez flies out to center fielder Drew Gilbert.
  3.  Michael Massey grounds out, second baseman Luis Arraez to pitcher Jason Foley.

Top 9th

  1.  Rafael Devers strikes out swinging.
  2.  Heliot Ramos strikes out swinging.
  3.  Jung Hoo Lee singles on a line drive to center fielder Lane Thomas.
  4.  Willy Adames homers (18) on a fly ball to right center field. Jung Hoo Lee scores.KC 63%
  5.  Drew Gilbert grounds out softly to pitcher Alex Lange.

Bot 9th

  1.  Josh Rojas singles on a ground ball to left fielder Heliot Ramos.KC 73%
  2.  Tyler Tolbert hits a sacrifice bunt. Josh Rojas to 2nd. Tyler Tolbert to 1st.KC 80%
  3.  Carter Jensen lines out to center fielder Drew Gilbert. Josh Rojas to 3rd.
  4.  Nick Loftin hits a sacrifice bunt. Josh Rojas scores. Tyler Tolbert to 2nd. Nick Loftin to 1st.KC 100%

Top 4th

  1.  SF 1, KC 0Heliot Ramos homers (9) on a fly ball to right center field.SF 58%

Bot 4th

  1.  SF 1, KC 2Salvador Perez homers (13) on a fly ball to center field. Vinnie Pasquantino scores.KC 68%
  2.  SF 1, KC 3Isaac Collins singles on a line drive to right fielder Jung Hoo Lee. Michael Massey scores.KC 79%

Top 9th

  1.  SF 3, KC 3Willy Adames homers (18) on a fly ball to right center field. Jung Hoo Lee scores.KC 63%

Bot 9th

  1.  SF 3, KC 4Nick Loftin hits a sacrifice bunt. Josh Rojas scores. Tyler Tolbert to 2nd. Nick Loftin to 1st.KC 100%

Win probability

Top 9th · Biggest swing #1 · SF 3–3 KC

Willy Adames homers (18) on a fly ball to right center field. Jung Hoo Lee scores.

See it in the scoring summary
KC 63%SF +31 pts

Game leaders

GiantsSan Francisco

RoyalsKansas City

Box score

BattingABRHRBIHRBBSOAVG
Luis Arraez 2B4000000.323
Bryce Eldridge 1B3000013.271
Casey Schmitt 3B4000001.275
Rafael Devers DH3010011.243
Heliot Ramos LF4111102.276
Jung Hoo Lee RF4110000.303
Willy Adames SS4112101.228
Drew Gilbert CF4000000.228
Daniel Susac C3020000.264
Totals33363228

2B: Susac.HR: Ramos, Adames.RBI: Ramos, Adames 2.SB: Susac.

PitchingIPHRERBBSOPERA
Trevor McDonald4.043323675.12
JT Brubaker2.130002382.74
Dylan Smith0.20000163.21
Jason Foley1.00000090.00
Caleb Kilian L0.11110074.81

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