{"id":61261,"date":"2023-08-26T12:33:31","date_gmt":"2023-08-26T16:33:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=61261"},"modified":"2023-08-26T12:33:31","modified_gmt":"2023-08-26T16:33:31","slug":"mariners-and-royals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2023\/08\/26\/mariners-and-royals\/","title":{"rendered":"Mariners and Royals Clash in Crucial AL Matchup"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Seattle Mariners<\/a> and the Kansas City Royals<\/a> are set to face off in a crucial American League matchup at T-Mobile Park. Both teams have a lot on the line as they battle for their respective playoff aspirations. The Mariners, with a record of 72-56, find themselves tied for first place in the AL West and are riding high on a nine-game winning streak in their last 10 games. On the other hand, the Royals, with a record of 41-89, are looking to bounce back from a tough stretch and gain some positive momentum.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The starting pitcher for the Mariners will be Logan Gilbert<\/a>, who has been impressive this season with an 11-5 record and a 3.77 ERA. Gilbert’s consistency on the mound has been a key factor in the Mariners’ recent success. The Royals will counter with Jordan Lyles<\/a>, who has struggled with a 3-14 record and a 6.20 ERA. Lyles will be looking to turn things around and help his team secure a much-needed victory.<\/p>\n

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With their strong lineup and solid pitching, the Mariners have been a force to be reckoned with. They boast a potent offense, led by catcher Cal Raleigh<\/a> with 24 home runs, and have several players, including Eugenio Su\u00e1rez<\/a> and Julio Rodr\u00edguez<\/a>, who have been driving in runs consistently. The Royals, on the other hand, will rely on shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.<\/a>, who has been a standout performer with a batting average of .280 and 26 home runs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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This game will be played today at 1:10 PM PT and will be broadcast on ROOT Sports NW. Fans can expect an intense battle between two teams fighting for their playoff dreams.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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