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Mariners Host Royals: Pitching Duel Looms
2 May
Summary
- Mariners and Royals begin a three-game series on Friday.
- Bryan Woo starts for Seattle; Cole Ragans for Kansas City.
- Seattle holds a 16-16 record; Kansas City is 12-19.
The Seattle Mariners will host the Kansas City Royals for a three-game series beginning Friday, May 2, 2026, at 9:45 p.m. ET. The series opener is scheduled to feature a compelling pitching matchup. Seattle will send Bryan Woo to the mound, who currently holds a 1-2 record with a 3.86 earned run average. The Mariners have a season record of 16-16, placing them second in the AL West division.
Opposing Woo will be Cole Ragans, the expected starter for the Kansas City Royals. Ragans' record stands at 1-4 with a 5.00 ERA. The Royals have struggled this season, holding a 12-19 record and sitting in fifth place in the AL Central division. This series marks the start of a new divisional challenge for both teams.
