Giants drop fourth consecutive game as Mahle struggles against Royals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 2:39 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
The San Francisco Giants fell to the Kansas City Royals 3-2 on July 21, extending their losing streak to four games. Tyler Mahle started well but unraveled in the sixth inning, allowing three runs in total. The Giants managed to take a brief lead in the fifth inning on a fielder's choice error but could not hold on. The bullpen held the Royals scoreless for the remainder of the game, but the Giants' offense failed to respond late. This loss marks the team's 59th of the season, raising questions about Mahle's performance and the Giants' overall direction.
- •Giants lost to Royals 3-2 on July 21.
- •Tyler Mahle charged with ninth loss of the season.
- •Mahle pitched five innings, allowed three runs.
- •Kansas City took the lead in the sixth inning.
- •The Giants have now lost four straight games.
- 2:39 AMYahoo Sports — Mahle's Midgame Collapse Sends Giants to Fourth Straight Loss
"Tyler Mahle's solid start unraveled in the middle innings as the San Francisco Giants dropped their fourth consecutive game.
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