Robbie Ray delivered one of his most dominant starts of the season, but it wasn’t enough to keep the Giants’ unbeaten streak behind him alive. Ray struck out seven over seven scoreless innings, but he was bested by Royals left-hander Kris Bubic,

The Giants are off Thursday, so Verlander can get some extra treatment if he is to start Saturday in Washington, D.C. If he's not ready, there are options. Kyle Harrison is in the bullpen and Jordan Hicks is still stretched out to start if needed.

The San Francisco Giants remained perfect when former Cy Young winner Robbie Ray takes the mound, improving to 9-0 with their victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday.

Once Bubic exited, the Royals’ bullpen shut the door. Daniel Lynch IV and John Schreiber worked the eighth inning before handing the ball to closer Carlos Estévez, who pitched the ninth for his 14th save.

Robbie Ray and three relievers scattered four hits in the San Francisco Giants' 3-1 win over the host Chicago Cubs on Wednesday afternoon.

The Royals are coming off a 2-1 win yesterday over the Cardinals that broke a four-game losing streak. Kansas City is 2-6 over the last eight games compared to San Francisco who is 4-1 in the past five games and coming off a three-game sweep this weekend versus the Athletics.