Suddenly the All-Star break can’t get here quickly enough for the Mariners.
Even after overcoming an early four-run deficit Wednesday night, the Mariners continued their summer swoon with a 9-6 loss to Kansas City in 10 innings.
Salvy Perez’s two-run homer against James Pazos was the decisive blow and enabled the Royals to sweep the three-game series at Safeco Field.
"I liked my chances there to get him out nine out of nine," Pazos said. "Or nine out of 10. He got me today. I think he was just looking for a pitch in one spot, and he got it.