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Kansas City Royals vs San Francisco Giants β Recap
March 20, 2026 Β· Scottsdale Stadium Β· View Preview
Game Recap
The San Francisco Giants defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-2, with a decisive four-run third inning proving to be the difference. Adrian Houser delivered a strong outing, limiting the Royals' offense and effectively protecting San Francisco's lead.
San Francisco's offense was primarily driven by its four-run third inning rally. This burst provided the bulk of their scoring, with an additional run coming later to reach their final tally of five. Kansas Cityβs entire offensive output came from a two-run home run by Salvador Perez.
The four-run frame in the third inning proved to be the pivotal moment, as the Giants seized control and never looked back. Adrian Houser anchored the pitching performance, navigating through six innings while allowing just two earned runs and striking out five. His ability to keep the Royals at bay, allowing only Perez's two-run shot to impact the scoreboard, was crucial in preserving the Giants' advantage.
Ultimately, the Giants' ability to capitalize with a significant scoring inning, coupled with reliable starting pitching, ensured their victory. The San Francisco Giants now stand at 52-73, while the Kansas City Royals fall to 51-75.
Player of the Game
Turning Point
The game turned in the 3rd inning, when the San Francisco Giants scored 4 runs.
Pitching
| Pitcher | Team | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Houser W |
|
6.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3.46 |
| Ryan Bergert L |
|
4.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 7.24 |
| Carson Seymour |
|
2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2.92 |
| Alex Lange |
|
1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4.50 |
| Carlos Estevez |
|
1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Daniel Lynch IV |
|
1.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.12 |
| Matt Strahm |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.84 |
| Ryan Walker S |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
Batting
| Batter | Team | AB | H | HR | RBI | R | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jung Hoo Lee |
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Salvador Perez |
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Chapman |
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Willy Adames |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kyle Isbel |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Heliot Ramos |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luis Arraez |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Bailey |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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