Mariners defeat Royals 7-5 to tie Texas on top

The Seattle Mariners came out on top in their clash against Kansas City Royals 7-5 to tie the Texas Rangers in the AL West on Friday night.

Back home and it feels so good. #SeaUsRise pic.twitter.com/PUbqJPN0HE

— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) August 26, 2023

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Eugenio Suarez was once again a key component of Mariners’ success as he bagged three hits, three RBIs that included go-ahead, two-run single in the 4th inning.

Initially it was Kansas City leading the way(3-2) before Suarez’ heroics in the 4th inning, which helped Seattle built a healthy 6-3 lead by the 5th, when Teoscar Hernández scored on Austin Cox’s wild pitch, and Josh Rojas had an RBI single.

The Royals cut the deficit back to 6-5 through Kyle Isbel’s two-run homer in the 7th, but Suarez was at it again as he hit a run-scoring double in the eight.

Andrés Muñoz allowed a single and walk in the ninth, then retired Maikel Garcia on a groundout. Bobby Witt Jr. was intentionally walked with two outs, loading the bases, and Muñoz struck out pinch-hitter Freddy Fermin for his ninth save in 13 chances.