Bobby Witt Jr. managed to level the score with a triple in the ninth inning, and then Nelson Velázquez’s fielder’s choice allowed him to cross the plate, securing a 10-9 win for the Kansas City Royals against the Seattle Mariners. This victory was particularly remarkable as the Royals had been trailing 8-0 in the fourth inning.
Following Maikel Garcia’s RBI grounder that narrowed the gap to 9-8, Witt’s crucial triple into the left corner set the stage for the Royals’ comeback. The Mariners made a strategic decision to intentionally walk the bases full, only for Velázquez to step up and deliver a game-winning grounder, marking the Royals’ third walk-off victory of the season.
This game saw Kansas City achieve its most significant comeback victory of the season, while Seattle suffered its largest blown lead. Witt’s standout performance included three hits, extending his hitting streak to eight games. Nick Anderson’s solid pitching in the ninth inning, where he struck out two batters, earned him the win, while Ryne Stanek’s struggles led to his second blown save of the season.
