The Kansas City Royals (1-6) will visit the San Francisco Giants (3-3), Friday at 4:35 PM ET, in the first game of a three-game series.
The Giants are favored (-168 moneyline odds) when they host the Royals (+144). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the San Francisco Giants looking to Alex Cobb, and Brad Keller (0-1) getting the nod for the Kansas City Royals.
The Giants defeated the White Sox by a 16-6 score in their most recent game yesterday. Michael Conforto went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI to lead them offensively while Jakob Junis earned the win after throwing four innings without giving up an earned run on two hits, while striking out four.
The Royals lost to the Blue Jays yesterday, with Jordan Lyles registering the loss while throwing 5 2/3 innings, giving up five earned runs on eight hits while striking out nine. Bobby Witt Jr. went 2-for-5 with a home run and an RBI to lead the Royals’ offense.