The Kansas City Royals face off against the San Francisco Giants in a key matchup tonight, following a strong turnaround from both teams. The Royals, now 27-22, aim to extend their winning streak to three games after a late rally clinched a 3-1 victory in Game 1 of the series. Meanwhile, the Giants, boasting a record of 28-20, will look to bounce back from yesterday's defeat that ended a four-game winning streak.

Starting for the Royals is Michael Lorenzen, who brings a 3-4 record and a 3.76 ERA after allowing four earned runs in his last outing. The Giants counter with Hayden Birdsong, who is 1-0 with an impressive 2.31 ERA. The betting odds favor the Giants slightly as they sit at -135 on the moneyline, while the Royals are at +114. A total of 8 runs has been set for this contest, indicating a potentially tight game.