{"id":60759,"date":"2023-08-17T09:00:24","date_gmt":"2023-08-17T13:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=60759"},"modified":"2023-08-17T09:00:24","modified_gmt":"2023-08-17T13:00:24","slug":"mariners-vs-royals-witt-jr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2023\/08\/17\/mariners-vs-royals-witt-jr\/","title":{"rendered":"Mariners vs Royals: Witt Jr. looks to lead Kansas City to victory"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Seattle Mariners<\/a> vs the Kansas City Royals<\/a> is an exciting MLB matchup at Kauffman Stadium with Bobby Witt<\/a> Jr highlighting the stars. The Royals, currently ranked fifth in the Central Division of the American League, have a season record of 39-83. They will be counting on their star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to lead the team to victory. Witt Jr. has been a standout player for the Royals, leading the team in home runs (23) and RBI (76). On the mound, Angel Zerpa<\/a> will start as the Royals’ pitcher, with a record of 1-1 and an ERA of 7.71.<\/p>\n

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Mariners vs Royals: Witt Jr. looks to lead Kansas City to victory<\/h2>\n

The Seattle Mariners ranked third in the West Division of the American League with a record of 65-55, will be looking to continue their recent success. They have won seven of their last ten games and come into this matchup with a two-game winning streak. Eugenio Su\u00e1rez<\/a> and Julio Rodr\u00edguez<\/a> will be key players for the Mariners, leading the team in RBI with 75 and 73, respectively. George Kirby<\/a> will take the mound as the Mariners’ starting pitcher, boasting a record of 10-8 and an impressive ERA of 3.11.<\/p>\n

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The game will take place on August 17th at 1:10 PM Central Time. Fans can catch all the action on MLB Network.<\/p>\n

Keep an eye out for:<\/h3>\n

-In the last game, Ty France<\/a> of the Mariners showcased his hitting prowess with an RBI single that put Seattle ahead early. Can he continue his impressive performance and make an impact in this game?<\/p>\n

-Bobby Witt Jr. has been a home run machine for the Royals this season. Watch out for his powerful swing as he aims to add to his impressive home run tally.<\/p>\n

– Both Angel Zerpa and George Kirby will be key figures on the mound. Zerpa will look to improve his record and lower his ERA, while Kirby will aim to continue his solid pitching and secure a win for the Mariners.<\/p>\n

– Both teams have a list of players dealing with injuries. Stay tuned to see if any key players will be sidelined for the game, as their absence could have a significant impact on the outcome.<\/p>\n

Injuries<\/h3>\n

Kansas City Royals Injuries:<\/strong> Daniel Lynch<\/a> (Shoulder, D15), Jake Brentz<\/a> (Elbow, D60), Vinnie Pasquantino<\/a> (Shoulder, D60), Kris Bubic<\/a> (Flexor, D60), Zack Greinke<\/a> (Elbow, D15), Nick Pratto<\/a> (Groin, D10), Josh Staumont<\/a> (Neck, D60), Brad Keller<\/a> (Shoulder, D60), Taylor Clarke<\/a> (Elbow, D15), Josh Taylor<\/a> (Shoulder, D60)<\/p>\n

Seattle Mariners Injuries:<\/strong> J.P. Crawford<\/a> (Concussion, D7), Easton McGee<\/a> (Forearm, D60), Marco Gonzales<\/a> (Forearm, D60), Bryan Woo<\/a> (Forearm, D15), Tom Murphy<\/a> (Thumb, D10), Robbie Ray<\/a> (Flexor, D60), Penn Murfee<\/a> (Elbow, D60), Evan White<\/a> (Adductor, D60), Jarred Kelenic<\/a> (Foot, D10)<\/p>\n

Main photo credits:<\/p>\n

Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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