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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.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.

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.

Why This Matters to You

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.

The Bottom Line

The Royals pulled off a nail-biter against the Mariners. Key performances from Pasquantino, Thomas, and Erceg helped secure the win. Watch their next games to see if they can build on this victory. Worth forwarding if you know a Royals fan who needs a pick-me-up.