The Royals threatened late in the game, but it wasn’t enough as the Mariners rapped out 16 hits in a 7-5 win Friday night to open the series in Seattle. Kyle Isbel had a big night, going 2-for-3 with a home run, walk, 3 RBI, and a terrific catch at the wall. But three Mariners hitters enjoyed three-hit nights, including Eugenio Suarez, who drove in three runs.
It was an ominous start for Royals starter Brady Singer, as his first pitch was smacked over the fence by J.P. Crawford for a home run. He continued to labor in the first as Julio Rodriguez reached on an infield single and stole second, coming around to score on a Cal Raleigh single to make it 2-0 Mariners.