On the evening of September 20, 2024, at 08:10 PM, the San Francisco Giants will go head-to-head with the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium under partly cloudy skies.

Mason Black will take the pitcher’s mound for the Giants, entering the game with a 7.071 ERA. Across the diamond, Michael Wacha will handle pitching duties for the Royals, boasting a more favorable ERA of 3.288.

As of now in the 2024 season, the Giants are ranked 10th in the NL West Division with a record of 74-78, reflecting a 0.49 winning percentage. They’ve won 24 and lost 25 games against division opponents, ranking them fourth within the division. With a recent track of 5 wins in their last 10 games, the Giants also ride a two-game win streak. Their home record stands at 41 wins to 37 losses, contrasting with a 33-41 record on the road. The team performs slightly better in night games with 39 wins versus 35 during daytime. They have scored 648 runs while allowing 665.

On the other side, the Royals are positioned fifth in the AL Central Division with an 82-71 record, equating to a 0.54 winning percentage. They have a strong divisional record of 33-19, placing them second in the division. However, they’ve won just 4 of their last 10 matchups and are currently on a four-game losing streak. At home, they exhibit a stronger record of 45-33 compared to 37-38 on the road. Night games seem to favor the Royals where they’ve accumulated 52 wins against 30 in day games. The Royals have managed to score a total of 718 runs this season while conceding 620.