Giants Suffer Fourth Straight Loss, Plummet Below .500

WHO:

MLB.com - Tyler Mahle stated, “I was pitching well until the sixth,” indicating a loss of control led to the loss.

MLB.com - Trevor McDonald was diagnosed with a right elbow strain after his start against the Royals.

MLB.com - Tyler Mahle stated, “I’m just trying to pitch better and control what I can control.”

MLB.com - Manager Tony Vitello commented on Mahle's performance, saying, “[Mahle] looked good, as he has his last two in particular.”

MLB.com - Tyler Mahle, Salvador Perez, Isaac Collins, Vinnie Pasquantino, Nick Loftin, Jesus Rodriguez, Drew Gilbert, Heliot Ramos, Bryce Eldridge, Trevor McDonald, Tristan Beck, Tony Vitello, Luinder Avila

NY Post - San Francisco Giants, Kansas City Royals

WHAT:

MLB.com - The Giants' record fell to 42-59 after the loss to the Royals, marking a season-worst 17 games below .500.

MLB.com - McDonald allowed three runs on four hits and two walks, along with two hit batters and three strikeouts in his start against the Royals.

MLB.com - The Giants' offense scored two runs on five hits against Royals starter Luinder Avila, who worked a career-high 6 1/3 innings and struck out seven batters.

MLB.com - The Giants' losing streak extended to four games after the 3-2 loss against the Royals.

MLB.com - The Giants' record fell to 42-59 after the loss to the Royals.

NY Post - The Giants have now lost four consecutive games.

MLB.com - The Giants lost to the Royals 3-2 at Kauffman Stadium.

MLB.com - Mahle surrendered a solo homer to Carter Jensen and was responsible for two walks and a hit-by-pitch in the sixth inning.

MLB.com - The Giants' offense scored two runs on five hits against Royals starter Luinder Avila, who allowed two runs in 6 1/3 innings.

MLB.com - Trevor McDonald was placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right elbow strain.

NY Post - The Giants fell to a season-worst 17 games below .500.

WHERE:

MLB.com - Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City

MLB.com - San Francisco, California (Giants' location)

WHEN:

MLB.com - Mahle's previous start was against the Rockies, prior to the game against the Royals.

MLB.com - McDonald was diagnosed with an elbow strain after his start against the Royals.

WHY:

MLB.com - Mahle stated, “I was pitching well until the sixth,” indicating a loss of control led to the loss.

MLB.com - The Giants are focused on evaluating their trade candidates as the Trade Deadline approaches.

HOW:

MLB.com - Mahle allowed three runs on four hits, with two walks and two hit batters, in his outing against the Royals.

MLB.com - Mahle allowed three runs on four hits, with two walks and two hit batters in his outing against the Royals.

MLB.com - McDonald allowed three runs on four hits and two walks, along with two hit batters and three strikeouts in his start against the Royals.

MLB.com - Tyler Mahle's performance included allowing three runs on four hits, with two walks and two hit batters, in his outing against the Royals.

MLB.com - Mahle's performance included a return to his old windup, which impressed manager Tony Vitello.

MLB.com - McDonald exited the game after experiencing discomfort in his elbow during the fifth inning.

In a tough outing against the Royals, Tyler Mahle acknowledged he was pitching well until the sixth inning, but a loss of control ultimately led to his team's defeat. The Giants' record has now dropped to 42 wins and 59 losses, marking a season-worst 17 games below .500. Additionally, Trevor McDonald has been diagnosed with a right elbow strain after allowing three runs on four hits, two walks, and two hit batters during his start.