A Battle for the Mariners
Last night's face-off between our beloved Seattle Mariners and the Kansas City Royals was one packed with ups and downs, heart-pounding moments and hopeful cheers. Even though the final score wasn’t in our favor, 6-3, there were flashes of brilliance and a fighting spirit on display from our Mariners
.Early Scoring Challenges
The game kicked off with some excitement, as the Royals took an early lead with Maikel Garcia driving in a run after Jonathan India's ground rule double. It was a rough start for us with the Royals up 3-0 by the end of the second inning
.But our hope was reignited when Randy Arozarena crushed a 396-foot homer to left center in the bottom of the second, putting us on the scoreboard! It was a much-needed boost for our team and the fans alike. J.P. Crawford continued the good work later, driving Ben Williamson home in the fifth inning to bring us closer, 3-5.
Fighting Spirit, but Not Enough
We held strong, keeping the score tight even as the Royals extended their lead. Even with Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Perez adding more to the Royals’ tally, we never backed down. Cole Young and company tried hard to mount a comeback, keeping us biting our nails
.Despite our best efforts and a relentless attempt to level the score, the Royals' pitching, especially towards the end, was just too effective. Arozarena stepped up once more, but even his flair couldn’t save us in the ninth.
Final Thoughts
Although the Royals claimed victory this time, we’ll bounce back! There were definitely moments from this game that show the potential and talent in our roster. With Julio Rodríguez, J.P. Crawford, and others boosting our morale, it’s clear that brighter days are ahead for our team. Let’s continue cheering them on with energy and passion!
Onward and upward, Mariners fans!
️Scoreboard for Royals @ Mariners (July 2nd, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 0 |