Vinnie Pasquantino delivered a crucial two-run double in the fifth inning, breaking the tie and propelling the Kansas City Royals to an 8-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday. Kyle Isbel contributed three RBIs for Kansas City, while Adam Frazier’s two hits and two runs scored were instrumental in securing the Royals’ third consecutive win.
The game saw the Royals trailing 3-2 until Frazier’s double and subsequent run off Nick Loftin’s single in the fifth inning. With two outs and runners strategically positioned, Pasquantino’s well-placed grounder inside the first base bag turned the tide in favor of Kansas City. On the other side, J.P. Crawford and Mitch Garver’s home runs provided some resistance for the Mariners.
Mariners’ right-hander Luis Castillo struggled, allowing a season-high five runs in five innings. Despite Crawford’s early leadoff homer, Alec Marsh’s solid pitching performance for the Royals, including a season-high eight strikeouts, helped secure the win. Isbel’s two-run double in the sixth inning further solidified Kansas City’s lead, ultimately leading to their victory over Seattle.
The Royals aim to complete a series sweep on Sunday, with Cole Ragans (4-4, 3.21 ERA) pitching against the Mariners’ George Kirby (5-5, 4.05 ERA). The game will commence at 1:10 p.m. at Kauffman Stadium, preceded by pregame coverage on Classic Hits KQNK 106.7 FM, 102.5 FM & 1530 AM starting at 12:30 p.m.
