Pasquantino returns, Thomas' RBI lifts Royals 7-6
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Seattle. The Kansas City Royals defeated the Seattle Mariners 7-6 on Friday night at T-Mobile Park when Lane Thomas delivered a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning. Vinnie Pasquantino returned to the starting lineup and hit a solo home run, while Salvador Perez had two doubles and Jac Caglianone added a solo homer. Kansas City's Lucas Erceg recorded the ninth-inning save to preserve the victory; Cole Ragans struck out eight but allowed four runs over 5 1/3 innings. Julio Rodríguez drove in four runs and hit two home runs for Seattle, tying the game in the sixth. Both teams head into upcoming games seeking consistency this season.
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Timeline of Events
- Pasquantino sat out the previous two games because of lower back tightness.
- Kansas City scored four runs in the first inning against starter Bryan Woo.
- Julio Rodríguez tied the game with a 416-foot homer in the sixth inning.
- Lane Thomas hit a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning for Kansas City.
- Lucas Erceg worked a scoreless ninth and earned the save to finish a 7-6 Royals win.
News Intelligence
- This game shows the Royals' resilience. Despite a shaky start from Ragans, they held on for a win. Pasquantino's return and Thomas' clutch hit are good signs for their lineup. If you're a Royals fan, this is a hopeful moment in a season seeking consistency.
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The Kansas City Royals benefited from timely offense and bullpen stability, securing a 7-6 win after Lane Thomas' eighth-inning RBI and Vinnie Pasquantino's return homer helped overcome Seattle's scoring.
The Seattle Mariners suffered the loss despite Julio Rodríguez driving in four runs and hitting two home runs; early runs and late Royals offense left Seattle short in the 7-6 defeat.
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