A Pitching Gem Secures the Win
Hey Mariners fans!
What a game we had against the Kansas City Royals, securing a 2-0 victory in a display of masterful pitching and timely hitting. The arms were absolutely electric today, as our pitchers completely stifled the Royals' offense.Early Lead and Solid Defense
The top of the 2nd inning got things rolling for us when Josh Naylor singled to center, setting the stage. Then, Jorge Polanco came through with a clutch double to right, scoring Naylor and giving the Mariners a 1-0 lead. While we hoped to build on that momentum, the Royals managed a double play to halt our advances, but the early lead was crucial.
More Offense and Shutdown Pitching
In the 8th, after an error allowed Dominic Canzone to reach first, Victor Robles took over on the base paths and later scored on a double by J.P. Crawford, extending our lead to 2-0. With the offense having done their job, our pitching staff closed the deal. Castillo started strong, followed by Bazardo and Speier. Then, Andrés Muñoz brought the heat in the 9th to seal the victory, striking out Frazier to end the game!
Looking Ahead
This win puts us in a great position as we continue the series against KC. Hopefully, our offense can keep producing and the pitching remains impenetrable. Let's keep this winning momentum going, Mariners! Go M's!
Scoreboard for Mariners @ Royals (September 18th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |