On Friday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Seattle Mariners (82-67) visiting the Kansas City Royals (61-88) at 8:10 PM ET.
Oddsmakers project the Royals as a tight favorite (-10000 to win on the moneyline) against the Mariners (-10000). The Royals will give the ball to Brady Singer (9-4) against the Mariners and Marco Gonzales (10-14).
The Royals won 4-1 over the Twins yesterday in their most recent game. Jon Heasley was named the winning pitcher after throwing six innings, giving up one earned run on two hits while striking out three, while Edward Olivares finished 1-for-3 with a home run and an RBI to lead them offensively.
The Mariners defeated the Athletics 9-5 yesterday, with Matthew Boyd registering the win while throwing two innings without giving up an earned run on one hit, while striking out one. Jarred Kelenic went 2-for-3 with a double, a home run and two RBI to pace the Mariners’ offense.