Giants struggle offensively in 3-2 loss to Royals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 3:45 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
The San Francisco Giants fell 3-2 to the Kansas City Royals on July 21, 2026, in Kansas City. Key moments included a poor performance from the Giants' top five hitters, who combined for just one hit in 18 at-bats. The game shifted in the sixth inning, where pitching struggles allowed the Royals to take a late lead. The Giants had a chance to tie in the seventh but were unable to capitalize against struggling pitcher Matt Strahm. The Giants have now lost 59 games this season.
- •Giants recorded only one hit from their top five hitters.
- •Tyler Mahle started the sixth inning poorly, allowing two runners without an out.
- •Keaton Winn gave up a go-ahead single after loading the bases.
- •Drew Gilbert struggled against left-handed pitchers, contributing to the loss.
- •Giants have now experienced 59 losses this season.
- 3:45 AMYahoo Sports — Inexplicable process, predictable result
"The Giants used their bench, but then forgot to use their bench.
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