SAN FRANCISCO — — Michael Conforto hit a two-run homer off Ryan Yarbrough to cap a three-run rally in the eighth inning that sent the San Francisco Giants to a 3-1 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.
One day after blowing a 4-0 lead in the eighth and losing their second consecutive game to Kansas City, the Giants turned the tables.
Until the eighth, the Royals appeared well on their way to completing the series sweep.
Kris Bubic was dazzling in his second start of the season for Kansas City, matching his career high of nine strikeouts in six innings. He retired 10 straight after hitting Conforto, the No. 3 batter, with a pitch in the first inning.
Bubic didn’t allow a hit until the fifth.
RHP Zack Greinke (0-2, 2.38 ERA) pitches Monday at Texas, 7:05 first pitch.