Venue: T‑Mobile Park — Seattle, Washington
First Pitch: 1:10 PM PT / 3:10 PM CT
Surface: Natural grass
Broadcast: ROOT Sports Northwest, Bally Sports Kansas City, MLB.TV
WEATHER REPORT — T‑MOBILE PARK
T‑Mobile Park features a retractable roof.
Roof Status: Expected closed due to cool temperatures
Temperature (inside): 70–72°F
Humidity: Controlled
Wind: Not applicable
Ballpark Impact:
Closed‑roof games favor pitching and contact hitters
HR rates drop slightly
Run scoring tends to be moderate to low
INJURY REPORT
Kansas City Royals
Bobby Witt Jr. (SS) — Probable, minor ankle soreness
Vinnie Pasquantino (1B) — Questionable, wrist tightness
Cole Ragans (SP) — Out, shoulder fatigue
James McArthur (CL) — Probable, light workload management
Seattle Mariners
Julio Rodríguez (CF) — Probable, minor back stiffness
Ty France (1B) — Out, oblique strain
George Kirby (SP) — Out, elbow inflammation
Andrés Muñoz (CL) — Probable, routine rest
TEAM RECORDS & PERFORMANCE
Kansas City Royals (14–19)
Run Differential: -17
Road Record: 6–11
Last 10 Games: 4–6
Offense: 4.09 runs/game
Pitching: 4.52 ERA
Bullpen: 4.41 ERA (bottom‑third MLB)
Seattle Mariners (16–18)
Run Differential: -6
Home Record: 9–8
Last 10 Games: 5–5
Offense: 4.02 runs/game
Pitching: 4.11 ERA
Bullpen: 3.72 ERA (top‑12 MLB)
RECENT TEAM FORM
Kansas City Royals
Offense inconsistent: 3.8 runs/game over last 8
Rotation struggling without Ragans
Bullpen unreliable in late innings
Witt Jr. and Melendez carrying most of the load
Seattle Mariners
Offense improving: 4.5 runs/game over last 7
Pitching staff stabilizing despite Kirby’s absence
Rodríguez and Raleigh producing strong middle‑order numbers
Bullpen performing well in leverage spots
PROBABLE STARTING PITCHERS
Kansas City — Brady Singer (RHP)
2026 Season: 2–3, 4.09 ERA, 1.28 WHIP
Strengths: Sinkers, ground‑ball generation
Weaknesses: Vulnerable to left‑handed power
Vs. Mariners: 3.92 career ERA
Seattle — Logan Gilbert (RHP)
2026 Season: 3–2, 3.54 ERA, 1.17 WHIP
Strengths: Fastball command, swing‑and‑miss slider
Weaknesses: Occasional HR issues when elevated
Vs. Royals: 3.33 career ERA
KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS
1. Bobby Witt Jr. (KC) vs. Logan Gilbert (SEA)
Witt handles high‑velocity fastballs well
Gilbert must avoid middle‑in locations Edge: Royals (slight)
2. Julio Rodríguez (SEA) vs. Brady Singer (KC)
Rodríguez crushes sinkerballers
Singer must keep the ball down to avoid extra‑base damage Edge: Mariners
3. Salvador Perez (KC) vs. Seattle Bullpen
Perez’s power plays well late in games
Muñoz’s velocity is the key counter Edge: Even
4. Cal Raleigh (SEA) vs. Royals Pitching
Raleigh’s left‑handed power is a problem for Singer Edge: Mariners
SERIES HISTORY
2025–26 Season Series: Mariners lead 2–1 entering this game
Last 10 Meetings: Mariners lead 6–4
At T‑Mobile Park: Mariners have won 5 of last 7
Seattle’s pitching has consistently controlled Kansas City’s offense.
BETTING TRENDS
Kansas City Royals
3–7 in last 10 road games
Under is 6–3 in last 9
2–6 in last 8 vs. teams below .500
Seattle Mariners
6–2 in last 8 home games
Under is 5–2 in last 7 at T‑Mobile Park
7–3 in last 10 vs. AL Central
Game Odds
Kansas City Royals 8
Seattle Mariners – 122
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 2, 2026
