Mitch Garver's 2-run homer sends Mariners to 2-0 win over punchless Royals
Mitch Garver's two-run homer led the Seattle Mariners to a 2-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals. Logan Gilbert pitched effectively, contributing to the Mariners' win with 5 2/3 innings of sharp performance. The Royals continue to struggle, having lost five straight games and scoring only nine runs in their last six outings.
- ▪Mitch Garver hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning.
- ▪Logan Gilbert threw 5 2/3 innings, allowing two hits and striking out six.
- ▪The Kansas City Royals have lost five straight games and scored only nine runs in their last six games.
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