Mariners vs. Royals: A Nail-Biting Showdown
Ah, the ups and downs of being a baseball fan! Tonight's game against the Kansas City Royals was a true rollercoaster of emotions for us Seattle Mariners fans. We came so close, only to miss out on the win in the end with a final score of 5-7. But hey, let's dive into the action!
️A Rough Start and a Valient Push
The game kicked off with a tough start, as our big hitters like Randy Arozarena, Cal Raleigh, and Julio Rodríguez all struck out swinging in the top of the first inning. Things got a bit rocky in the bottom of the first when Salvador Perez hammered a three-run homer for the Royals, giving them an early 3-0 lead.
Not what we hoped for, but our spirits remained high!The boys in blue got on the board in the second inning when Eugenio Suárez smashed a 416-foot homer, driving home Jorge Polanco and cutting the Royals' lead to just one run. It's exactly the kind of momentum shift we needed.
A Tug-of-War Battle
The middle innings were an intense back-and-forth. Our defense, thankfully, held the Royals at bay, while our offense struggled to find consistency. In the 7th, Eugenio Suárez again sparked hope with a double and later scored on Mitch Garver's sacrifice fly, tying the game at 3-3! At that point, it felt like destiny was on our side.
In the top of the 8th, J.P. Crawford launched a solo homer, giving us a 4-3 lead. Things looked promising, and we were all cheering loud and proud!
Unfortunately, the bottom of the 8th inning proved to be a challenge as Adam Frazier's two-run homer turned the tables once more, and the Royals took a 5-4 lead. A few tough plays later, we found ourselves trailing 4-7.A Close Finish
Never say die! In the top of the 9th inning, we witnessed a heroic comeback attempt. Singles from Suárez and Josh Naylor kept the dream alive. Dominic Canzone came in clutch, managing a fielder's choice that allowed Suárez to score, bringing it to 5-7. But alas, despite Luke Raley's effort with an excellent single, the final out was made when J.P. Crawford grounded out to third, squashing our hopes of a complete comeback. Heartbreaking but proud of the effort!
All in all, it was a tough loss, but the spirit of the Mariners shines bright. Onward to the next game!
Let's keep rooting for our team with passion and pride. Go Mariners! 
Scoreboard for Mariners @ Royals (September 17th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 0 |
| 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 1 |