Aug 26, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi (18) heads to the dugout after the top off the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
Things were looking great for the Mariners through the first five innings in the first game of the series against the Royals. The M’s had hit a couple of home runs, made it into Kansas City’s bullpen, and Yusei Kikuchi was dealing.
But… it’s baseball. Things can change in an instant.