The Seattle Mariners and Kansas City Royals are set to clash in a pivotal three-game series starting on May 1, 2026, at T-Mobile Park. Both teams aim to improve their standings within their respective divisions.
The Mariners currently hold a record of 16-16, placing them second in the AL West. In contrast, the Royals sit at 12-19, languishing in fifth place in the AL Central. This series could significantly impact their chances for postseason contention.
Bryan Woo will start for the Mariners with a record of 1-2 and an ERA of 3.86. On the other hand, Cole Ragans is expected to pitch for the Royals, holding a record of 1-4 and an ERA of 5.00.
Injuries are affecting both rosters:
The Mariners have several players on the injured list, including Brendan Donovan and Victor Robles. and The Royals also face challenges with Jonathan India and Carlos Estévez among those injured.
The game is scheduled to begin at 9:45 p.m. ET and will be available for viewing on Apple TV+. Fans can expect an exciting matchup as both teams look to capitalize on this opportunity.
Notably, Randy Arozarena leads the Mariners with a batting average of .289, having scored 22 runs this season. Meanwhile, Bobby Witt Jr. matches that average for the Royals but has only scored 10 runs.
The second game will take place on May 2 at T-Mobile Park, starting at 9:40 p.m. ET.
