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Royals Secure Series Win Over Giants with Offensive Breakout

Kansas City tallied 16 hits and used a bullpen strategy to overpower San Francisco in an 8-4 victory.

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San Francisco Giants’ Casey Schmitt (10) lines out against the Kansas City Royals in the second inning at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, May 19, 2025. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco Giants’ Logan Webb adjusts his hat after giving up three consecutive hits to the Kansas City Royals in the first inning on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group)

Overview

  • The Kansas City Royals defeated the San Francisco Giants 8-4 on Wednesday, winning the three-game interleague series 2-1.
  • Salvador Perez led the Royals' offense with three hits, including a two-run homer, his first home run since April 13.
  • Kansas City's lineup produced 16 hits, including 12 singles, marking their most significant offensive output in recent weeks.
  • The Royals utilized a bullpen game, with Daniel Lynch IV starting and five relievers combining to limit the Giants to four runs.
  • Giants ace Logan Webb endured his shortest outing of the season, allowing six runs (three earned) on 10 hits in just four innings.