Game Details
| Matchup | Kansas City Royals (40–47) vs. Seattle Mariners (45–41) |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, July 3, 2025 |
| Time | 9:40 PM ET |
| Venue | T-Mobile Park, Seattle, WA |
| Broadcast | Bally Sports Kansas City, ROOT Sports NW, MLB.tv |
Starting Pitchers
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royals | Seth Lugo (RHP) | 5–5 | 2.74 | 1.08 | 76 |
| Mariners | Logan Evans (RHP) | 0–0 | — | — | — |
- Seth Lugo has been Kansas City’s most consistent starter, allowing 2 ER or fewer in 7 of his last 9 outings. He’s coming off a 5.2-inning gem vs. the Dodgers with 8 strikeouts.
- Logan Evans will make his MLB debut for Seattle. The 24-year-old righty posted a 3.21 ERA in Triple-A Tacoma and features a mid-90s fastball with a sharp slider.
Team Performance Snapshot
| Team | Last 10 Games | Home/Away | Run Differential |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royals | 2–8 | 20–23 (Road) | -15 |
| Mariners | 6–4 | 22–20 (Home) | +3 |
- Kansas City has dropped 9 of its last 11 and is 4.5 games behind Seattle in the AL Wild Card race.
- Seattle holds a 2–1 series lead and is looking to solidify its playoff position with a win in the finale.
Players to Watch
Kansas City Royals
- Bobby Witt Jr.: .284 AVG, 30 doubles, 11 HR – Batting .318 over last 5 games with 5 RBI.
- Maikel Garcia: .314 AVG – Only .300+ hitter in the series; consistent top-of-lineup presence.
- Jonathan India: 10-for-39 (.256) with 4 doubles over last 10 games.
Seattle Mariners
- Cal Raleigh: 33 HR, 71 RBI – Leads MLB in home runs; 4-game hitting streak.
- Randy Arozarena: 14-for-39 (.359) with 4 HR over last 10 games.
- Julio Rodríguez: .258 AVG, 11 HR – Batting .333 over last 5 games.
Injury Report
| Team | Key Injuries |
|---|---|
| Royals | Kris Bubic (elbow), Michael Wacha (back), Freddy Fermin (knee) |
| Mariners | Bryce Miller (elbow), Gregory Santos (knee), Victor Robles (shoulder) |
Game Odds
Kansas City Royals 7.5
Seattle Mariners – 136
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, July 2, 2025
