Giants vs Royals Picks and Prediction – 9/21/2024

The San Francisco Giants head to Kansas City to take on the Royals. The Giants are 4th in the NL West with a 74-79 record. San Francisco has won four of their last ten games and carry a 33-42 road record. The Giants are averaging 4.3 runs scored per game. San Francisco lost on Wednesday to the Orioles 5-3. Stay up to date with our expert's MLB Picks.

Mason Black will make the start on the hill for the San Francisco Giants. Black is 0-4 on the season with 28 innings pitched. Black has 24 strikeouts and carries a 7.07 ERA. Black pitched 4 innings in each of his last two outings. The San Francisco Giants are allowing an average of 4.4 runs against per game. 

The Kansas City Royals are 2nd in the AL Central with a 82-71 record. The Royals are 4-6 over their last ten games and are riding a four game losing streak. Kansas City is averaging 4.7 runs scored per game with 8.5 hits. The Royals carry a 45-33 home field record. 

Michael Wacha will make his 28th start on the mound for the Kansas City Royals. Wacha is 13-7 on the season with 156 innings pitched. Wacha has 138 strikeouts and carries a 3.29 ERA. Wacha pitched 5 innings in his last start allowing 1 run and 4 hits. The Kansas City Royals are allowing an average of 4.1 runs against per game. 

The Kansas City Royals are in jeopardy of losing their fifth straight game. The Royals are still a home favorite on Friday even with the losing streak. Mason Black will make the start on the mound for the San Francisco Giants. Black is still seeking his first win of the season. Black hasn't pitched more than 5 innings this season. The value is in the total. Final Score Prediction, Kansas City Royals win but the play is on the under 4-2.