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Royals edge Mariners 7-6 in late-inning thriller
3 May
Summary
- Lane Thomas hit the decisive RBI single in the eighth inning.
- Julio Rodríguez powered the Mariners with four RBIs and a game-tying homer.
- Kansas City secured the win after a strong offensive start and late heroics.

The Kansas City Royals secured a narrow 7-6 victory against the Seattle Mariners on Friday night, highlighted by Lane Thomas's go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning. Vinnie Pasquantino's home run in his first start since returning to the lineup also proved crucial for the Royals' offense.
Seattle's Julio Rodríguez was a significant offensive force, driving in four runs and hitting a game-tying home run in the sixth inning. However, the Mariners couldn't hold off the Royals' late-game push. Kansas City had previously scored four runs in the first inning and added to their lead with contributions from Pasquantino and Salvador Perez.
Despite a strong outing from starter Bryan Woo, who retired 13 consecutive batters at one point, the Mariners ultimately fell short. The Royals' bullpen held strong, with Lucas Erceg closing out the game for his eighth save of the season.