Particle.news
Download on the App Store
10 ARTICLES
·
12h ago

Kris Bubic Shines in Hometown Return, Royals Beat Giants 3-1

Bubic delivered seven shutout innings at Oracle Park, lowering his ERA to 1.47, as Vinnie Pasquantino's late homer and Carlos Estévez's save sealed the Royals' victory.

May 19, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Kansas City Royals pitcher Kris Bubic (50) throws a pitch during the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images
Image
Image
Image

Overview

  • Kris Bubic, a Cupertino native and Stanford alumnus, pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing just two hits and lowering his ERA to 1.47.
  • Bubic carried a no-hit bid into the sixth inning before an official scoring change awarded the Giants their first hit of the game.
  • Vinnie Pasquantino broke a scoreless tie with a two-run homer in the eighth inning, his eighth of the season, giving the Royals the lead.
  • The Royals' bullpen held firm, with Carlos Estévez earning his 14th save to secure the win and improve Bubic's record to 5-2.
  • The victory snapped the Giants' perfect 9-0 record in games started by Robbie Ray this season, despite Ray's seven shutout innings.