Mariners vs Royals: Can Seattle's Lineup Overcome Kansas City's Rally?

In a closely contested preseason game at the Peoria Sports Complex, the Seattle Mariners and the Kansas City Royals showcased their early form ahead of the 2025 Major League Baseball season. The Mariners, with a record of 6-13 before this game, faced off against the Royals, who came in with an 11-8 record. Despite a spirited effort from both sides, it was the Royals who edged out with a final score of 7-6.

Key Performances on Both Sides

The Mariners' lineup demonstrated resilience and strategic hitting throughout the game. With a total of 10 hits and only one error, they managed to drive in six runs. Notably, Julio Rodríguez stood out by batting .667 with an impressive on-base plus slugging (OPS) rate of 2.334 across three at-bats. His performance underscored his critical role in Seattle's offensive strategy. Another significant contribution came from Jorge Polanco, who also showcased his batting skills by hitting .667 and achieving an OPS rate of 1.667.

On the pitching side for Seattle, Bryan Woo delivered an outstanding start with an earned run average (ERA) of 0.0 over three innings pitched, striking out opponents at a rate of 15 per nine innings while maintaining a whip (walks plus hits per inning pitched) ratio of just 1.0.

The Royals responded strongly to Seattle's challenge by amassing seven runs from thirteen hits despite committing one error themselves during playtime. Their late-game rally in the ninth inning proved decisive as they scored four runs off five hits without any errors.

Looking Ahead

As fans look forward to more preseason action, attention now turns to the upcoming game where the Mariners will host Arizona Diamondbacks at Peoria Sports Complex on March 13th at 9:40 PM EDT. This encounter promises another opportunity for both teams to fine-tune their rosters ahead of what is shaping up to be an exciting season.

Fans can catch all live-action broadcasts on ARID network as both teams aim for victory in their next preseason outing.

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