The Seattle Mariners and Kansas City Royals are set to clash in a pivotal three-game series starting on May 1, 2026, at T-Mobile Park. With both teams striving to enhance their standings—Seattle currently at 16-16 in the AL West and Kansas City at 12-19 in the AL Central—the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Mariners’ pitcher Bryan Woo takes the mound with a record of 1-2 and an ERA of 3.86. Meanwhile, Cole Ragans is expected to start for the Royals, carrying a record of 1-4 and an ERA of 5.00. This matchup highlights the contrasting trajectories of both teams this season.
Current Season Records:
Seattle Mariners: 16 wins, 16 losses (2nd in AL West) and Kansas City Royals: 12 wins, 19 losses (5th in AL Central).
Injuries have plagued both rosters, complicating their playoff aspirations. The Mariners are missing key players including Brendan Donovan and Victor Robles, while the Royals cope without Jonathan India and Carlos Estévez.
Fans can catch the action live on Apple TV+ during Friday Night Baseball, as both teams look to capitalize on this critical opportunity. Randy Arozarena leads the Mariners with a batting average of .289 and has scored 22 runs this season.
Bobby Witt Jr., another standout, matches Arozarena’s batting average but has scored only 10 runs for the Royals. Maikel Garcia adds depth to Kansas City’s lineup with a .274 average and 17 runs scored.
The first game of this series kicks off at 9:45 p.m. ET. The second game follows on May 2 at 9:40 p.m. ET, also at T-Mobile Park.
This series presents a crucial opportunity for both teams to shift their momentum as they navigate through injuries and aim for improved standings.
