The San Francisco Giants (74-79) begin a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals (82-71) with a♋ Friday matchup at Kauffman Stadium. First pitch is at 8:10 p.m. ET.
This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Royals will send Michael Wacha (13-7) to the mound, while Mason Black (0-4) will answer the bell for the Giants.
Royals vs. Giants Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Friday, September 20, 2024 at 8:10 p.m. ET
Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
How to Watch on TV: NBCS-BA
Probable Pitchers: Wacha – KC (13-7, 3.29 ERA) vs Black – SF (0-4, 7.07 ERA)
Royals vs. Giants Odds
Royals to win: -182
Giants to win: +155
Spread: Royals -1.5
Total: 8.5 runs
Royals vs. Giants Pitcher Performance
| Wacha |
|
Black |
| 27 |
GS |
6 |
| 13-7 |
W-L |
0-4 |
| 3.29 |
ERA |
7.07 |
| 156 |
IP |
28 |
| 43 |
BB |
9 |
| 138 |
SO |
24 |
Royals Probable Starting Pitcher: Michael Wacha
Wacha (13-7) gets the starting nod for the Royals in his 28th start of the season. He has a 3.29 ERA in 156 2/3 innings pitched, with 138 strikeouts.
His most recent time out came on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, when the righty tossed five innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up four hits.
The 33-year-old has put up an ERA of 3.29, with 8.0 strikeouts per nine innings, in 27 games this season. Opponents are hitting .245 against him.
Wacha has 14 quality starts under his belt this year.
Wacha will try to build upon a 10-game streak of going five or more innings (he’s averaging 5.8 frames per outing).
He has had four appearances this season in which he held his opponents to zero earned runs.
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Giants Probable Starting Pitcher: Mason Black
The Giants’ Black (0-4) will make his seventh start of the season.
The right-hander gave up two earned runs and allowed six hits in four innings pitched against the San Diego Padres on Sunday.
The 24-year-old has an ERA of 7.07, a 2.67 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.643 in seven games this season.
In six starts this season, Black has not yet earned a quality start.
Black has made one start of five or more innings in six chances this season, and averages 4.0 frames when he pitches.
He has not pitched this season without allowing at least one earned run.
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