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Rios extends hitting streak in blowout loss

Rios was unaware he had a hit streak going.

"No, I didn't," he said. "Hopefully, you didn't just jinx it."

But there was little else to discuss from the Royals' latest loss, which was over quickly as the Mariners bashed five homers en route to an 11-0 lead after four innings.

"During the course of a season, you're going to get some games like this," Rios said. "This loss doesn't mean anything substantial. It's still a loss, but it doesn't mean anything substantial."

Rios is hitting .381 during his streak, raising his average to .