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Can Royals Outmaneuver Mariners at T-Mobile Park?

As the Kansas City Royals prepare to face off against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park, fans are eager to see how their team will perform in this upcoming match. The Royals, coming off a series of games that have shown both promise and areas for improvement, are looking to capitalize on their strengths and address their weaknesses.


Aug 25, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (3) slides home to score a run against the Kansas City Royals during the fourth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

In recent performances, the Royals have demonstrated a solid hitting performance with an average batting average of .243 across the past three games. Despite this, they've encountered challenges in converting hits into runs, as evidenced by scoring only 9 runs over these matches. This indicates a need for more effective baserunning and capitalizing on scoring opportunities when runners are in scoring positions.


Pitching has been a mixed bag for the Royals; while they've managed an ERA of 3.375 in these outings, indicating decent pitching performances overall, there's room for tightening up both starting pitching and bullpen contributions to lower opponents' scoring chances.


Aug 28, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert (36) throws against the Kansas City Royals during the second inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Fielding is another area where the Royals have shown variability. With a fielding percentage standing strong at .981 across recent games but committing 2 errors in one game alone suggests that maintaining focus and consistency will be crucial against a Mariners team known for exploiting such lapses.


The venue itself might play into how both teams strategize; T-Mobile Park is known for its unique dimensions that can affect play styles. The Royals will need to adapt quickly to make the most of this environment.


Aug 28, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners second baseman Josh Rojas (4, left) shakes hands with first base coach Kristopher Negr  n (45) after hitting a solo-home run against the Kansas City Royals during the third inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

As we look forward to this matchup scheduled for May 15th at 20:10 UTC at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, WA (USA), fans can catch all the action live on BSKC network. This game presents an opportunity for the Royals to leverage their recent experiences into strategies that could outplay the Mariners on their home turf.

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