Royals edge Giants 3-2 behind Avila's pitching and Loftin's bat
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 2:50 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
The Kansas City Royals secured a 3-2 victory against the San Francisco Giants on July 21, 2026. Luinder Avila earned his fifth win, striking out seven over 6 1/3 innings while allowing two runs. Nick Loftin provided a crucial tiebreaking RBI single in the sixth inning. The Royals took an early lead with a solo homer from Carter Jensen and later tied the game with Vinnie Pasquantino's RBI single. The Giants, trailing, scored in the fifth through a double and a mishap by Royals shortstop Tyler Tolbert. The Royals' relief pitchers recorded hitless innings, with Alex Lange earning a save. The two teams will face off again with Giants pitcher Landen Roupp set to start against Royals' Seth Lugo on July 22, 2026.
- •Luinder Avila strikes out seven in a strong start for the Royals
- •Nick Loftin's single drives in the decisive run in the sixth
- •Carter Jensen hits a solo homer in the third inning
- •Giants score twice including a run from a Royals error
- •Royals relief pitchers complete the game without giving up a hit
- 3:18 AMYahoo Sports — Royals continue second-half roll with win over Giants
- 2:50 AMYahoo Sports — Avila and Loftin power the Royals to a 3-2 win over the Giants
"The All-Star break may have been just what the Royals needed. Kansas City won their fourth game in five tries since the Midsummer Classic with a 3-2 victory over the Giants on Tuesday night. Luinder Avila was solid over 6.1 innings, and Nick Loftin provided the go-ahead run as Alex Lange was able to slam […]
"Luinder 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. Avila (5-3) allowed five hits and two runs in 6 1/3 innings. Matt Strahm, John Schreiber and Alex Lange worked hitless innings of relief.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 3:18 AMRoyals continue second-half roll with win over Giants
The All-Star break may have been just what the Royals needed. Kansas City won their fourth game in five tries since the Midsummer Classic with a 3-2 victory over the Giants on Tuesday night. Luinder Avila was solid over 6.1 innings, and Nick Loftin provided the go-ahead run as Alex Lange was able to slam […]
- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 2:50 AMAvila and Loftin power the Royals to a 3-2 win over the Giants
Luinder 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. Avila (5-3) allowed five hits and two runs in 6 1/3 innings. Matt Strahm, John Schreiber and Alex Lange worked hitless innings of relief.
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