The Mariners came out swinging in game one with 6 runs on 11 hits. Luke Raley had a three hit night with a two run home run. Ty France added some insurance late with a two run home run of his own. George Kirby went 7 innings giving up zero runs and striking out six. Munoz came in the eighth and bailed out Ryne Stanek for a four out save. Mariners take game one 6-2.
The Mariners look to make it 8 of 9 series wins with a win in game two vs the Royals. The Mariners have been on an absolute tear since they lost 2 of 3 to the Chicago Cubs. They have gone 17-9 since and hold a 1.5 game lead in the AL West.
Jorge Polanco left last nights game with a tight hamstring.
Probable starting pitchers
- Logan Gilbert gets the nod for the Mariners as he looks to rebound from his last start against the Minnesota Twins. In his last start he went 4 innings giving up 8 runs, a game that was by far his worst of the season. Gilbert comes into tonight's game with a 2.94 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 54 strikeouts.
- Michael Wacha will go for the Royals in game two of the series. Michael Wacha hasn't been that good this year. He owns a 5.15 ERA, 1.44 WHIP with 37 K's, Wacha likes to throw his changeup 33.1% of the time and his four seam fastball 25.1%, he also throws a sinker and cutter. Wacha has walked 15 batters on the year and given up 4 long balls. I'm predicting Julio hits a home run tonight.
Seattle Mariners starting lineup, May 14
1. Josh Rojas - 2B
2. Julio Rodriguez - CF
3. Mitch Garver - DH
4. Cal Raleigh - C
5. Ty France - 1B
6. Luke Raley - LF
7. Mitch Haniger - RF
8. Dylan Moore - SS
9. Luis Urias - 3B
Kansas City Royals starting lineup, May 14
1. Maikel Garcia - 3B
2. Bobby Witt Jr - SS
3. Vinnie Pasquitino - 1B
4. Salvador Perez - C
5. Michael Massey - 2B
6. Nelson Velazquez - DH
7. MJ Melendez - LF
8. Hunter Renfroe - RF
9. Garrett Hampson - CF
Where can I stream tonight's game?
Tonight's game has a first pitch time of 6:40 PM PST and can be watched online at:
MLB.tv (subscription required)
fuboTV (has free trial)
Where can I watch tonight's game?
Local Mariners fans can watch the game on Root Sports NW. Royals fans can watch the game on Bally Sports Kansas City
Where can I listen to tonight's game?
Mariners fan can listen to the game on KIRO 710. Royals fans can listen to the game on KCSP 610.
Stats of the day
In 15 at bats against Michael Wacha, Ty France has a 1.533 OPS with 2 runs batted in. Julio Rodriguez has taken Wacha deep.