The Seattle Mariners took on the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on September 16, 2025. The Mariners won 12-5. Logan Gilbert was the winning pitcher, improving his record to 4-6.

Cal Raleigh played a key role for the Mariners. He had three hits and three RBIs. Dominic Canzone also had an impressive game with three home runs and four RBIs. The Mariners improved to 82-68, maintaining their spot at the top of the AL West. The Royals now hold a 75-75 record, placing them third in the AL Central.

The Mariners scored early, putting up two runs in the first inning. They added another run in the second. By the end of the third inning, they had a 7-0 lead after scoring four more runs. The Royals finally got on the board in the fourth with a single run. Seattle continued to score, adding two runs in the fourth and one in the fifth. Kansas City tried to close the gap with two runs in the sixth and two in the eighth. However, the Mariners sealed their win with two more runs in the ninth, making the final score 12-5.

Logan Gilbert played a key role for the Mariners, pitching 5.67 innings and allowing 2 earned runs. He struck out 5 batters and gave up 6 hits. His performance earned him the win, improving his record to 4-6.

On the batting side, Dominic Canzone stood out with 5 hits in 5 at-bats, including 3 home runs and 4 RBIs. Cal Raleigh also impressed, scoring 3 runs and driving in 3 runs with 3 hits in 5 at-bats.

For the Royals, Michael Wacha took the loss, giving up 7 earned runs in 2.67 innings. Despite the loss, Cole Jensen had a good game with 3 hits, including a home run, and 3 RBIs.

What’s Next

The Mariners’ win over the Royals brings their record to 82-68. They hold the top spot in the West. Their recent form has strengthened their position as they aim to keep the lead. On the other hand, the Royals’ loss puts them at an even 75-75 record. They remain in third place in the Central. The gap between them and the teams above might widen unless they find a way to turn things around.

The Seattle Mariners will continue their series against the Kansas City Royals. They play again on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 7:40 PM. The game will be held at Kauffman Stadium. The series finale will be on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 2:10 PM at the same venue. After that, the Mariners travel to play the Houston Astros starting Friday, September 19, 2025.

The Kansas City Royals are set to face the Seattle Mariners again in their ongoing series. Their next game is on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 7:40 PM. The series wraps up on Thursday, September 18, 2025, with a game at 2:10 PM. Both games are at Kauffman Stadium. Following this series, the Royals will begin a new series against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday, September 19, 2025.

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