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.
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
- 1. Pasquantino sat out the previous two games because of lower back tightness.
- 2. Kansas City scored four runs in the first inning against starter Bryan Woo.
- 3. Julio Rodríguez tied the game with a 416-foot homer in the sixth inning.
- 4. Lane Thomas hit a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning for Kansas City.
- 5. Lucas Erceg worked a scoreless ninth and earned the save to finish a 7-6 Royals win.
Why it matters
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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