The Seattle Mariners are looking to extend their winning streak as they take on the Kansas City Royals this weekend. The Mariners have been on a roll lately, winning five of their last six games. They have been playing some great baseball, with strong pitching and timely hitting.
The Mariners will be sending out their ace, Marco Gonzales, to the mound for the series opener. Gonzales has been one of the best pitchers in the American League this season, posting a 3.41 ERA and 1.13 WHIP. He has been especially effective against the Royals, going 2-0 with a 0.64 ERA in two starts against them this season.
The Mariners offense has been clicking lately, scoring five or more runs in four of their last six games. They have been led by third baseman Kyle Seager, who is hitting .311 with 11 home runs and 34 RBIs this season. He has been especially hot lately, hitting .400 with three home runs and eight RBIs in his last seven games.
The Royals have been struggling this season, but they have been playing better lately, winning three of their last five games. They will be sending out right-hander Jakob Junis to the mound for the series opener. Junis has been inconsistent this season, posting a 4.50 ERA and 1.41 WHIP in nine starts.
The Mariners are hoping to extend their winning streak to six games as they take on the Royals this weekend. With Gonzales on the mound and Seager swinging a hot bat, they have a good chance to do just that. It should be an exciting series between two teams heading in opposite directions.
