The Seattle Mariners have been on a roll lately, and their latest win over the Kansas City Royals has secured them a share of the American League West lead. On Tuesday night, the Mariners put together a strong performance to beat the Royals 5-2.
The Mariners got off to a hot start, scoring three runs in the first inning. They added two more in the fourth inning, and that was all they needed to secure the win. The Mariners were led by starting pitcher Marco Gonzales, who pitched seven strong innings and allowed just two runs on five hits.
The Mariners offense was also impressive, as they had nine hits in the game. Shortstop J.P. Crawford had a big night, going 3-for-4 with two RBIs. Catcher Omar Narvaez also had a solid performance, going 2-for-4 with an RBI.
The win was the Mariners’ fifth in a row, and it moved them into a tie with the Houston Astros for first place in the AL West. It was also the team’s sixth win in their last seven games, and they are now just one game behind the Oakland Athletics for the division lead.
The Mariners have been playing great baseball lately, and their win over the Royals shows that they are serious contenders in the AL West. With their strong pitching and offense, they look poised to make a run at the division title. It should be an exciting race to the finish line in the AL West.
