Game thread XXXII – Royals at Mariners
The Kansas City Royals, coming off a difficult April with a 12-19 record, face the Seattle Mariners in a road game with hopes of turning their season around. Cole Ragans starts for the Royals, coming off a strong performance with 11 strikeouts against the Angels, while Bryan Woo takes the mound for the Mariners despite a decline in strikeouts and increased contact allowed this season. Both teams view the matchup as an opportunity to regain momentum, with the Royals looking to replicate a similar turnaround they had during a Seattle trip last July.
- ▪The Royals finished April with a 12-19 record but remain 3.5 games behind their division leader.
- ▪Cole Ragans recently recorded 11 strikeouts and no walks in a win over the Angels, his best performance of the season.
- ▪Bryan Woo has struggled in 2026 with fewer strikeouts, more fly balls, and a reduced ability to strand runners.
- ▪The Royals' lineup has underperformed, offering limited offensive threats despite high expectations.
- ▪Ragans has a history of solid outings against Cleveland and previously faced Seattle in a 3.2-inning start after returning from injury.
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