Giants Complete Sweep Over Royals, 2-0

Blake Snell delivered an impressive performance, striking out nine batters over six innings as the San Francisco Giants defeated the Kansas City Royals 2-0, completing a three-game series sweep. This win pushed the Royals to a seventh consecutive loss and left them tied with the Detroit Tigers for the second wild-card spot in the American League. Snell's dominance is evident in his last 14 starts, boasting a 5-0 record with a 1.23 ERA and 114 strikeouts. The Giants scored both their runs in the second inning, highlighted by Grant McCray's RBI triple. Despite the loss, Royals' Seth Lugo pitched effectively, retiring 16 consecutive batters after allowing the two runs. The Giants, although eliminated from postseason contention, have gained momentum, winning 10 of their last 11 games.