Giants Rout Royals 9-0 in Kansas City

The San Francisco Giants defeated the Kansas City Royals 9-0, marking the Royals' sixth consecutive loss. LaMonte Wade Jr. and Matt Chapman each hit two home runs, while Landen Roupp pitched five scoreless innings for his first major league win. The Royals are struggling to maintain their lead for the AL's second wild-card spot, now just half a game ahead of the Minnesota Twins. The Giants scored six runs in the sixth inning, showcasing their offensive resurgence with back-to-back homers and a total of nine home runs over their last five games. The Royals' struggles continued with poor performance with runners in scoring position, hitting just 8 for 52 during their losing streak. This victory further solidifies the Giants' recent dominance, winning four of their last five games.