The Seattle Mariners and Kansas City Royals clash in a crucial three-game series starting on May 1, 2026, at T-Mobile Park. Both teams aim to improve their standings in their respective divisions.
Bryan Woo is the starting pitcher for the Mariners. He holds a record of 1-2 with an ERA of 3.86. Cole Ragans is expected to start for the Royals, with a record of 1-4 and an ERA of 5.00.
As of midday, the Mariners have a season record of 16-16, placing them second in the AL West. The Royals sit at 12-19, currently fifth in the AL Central.
The game is set to begin at 9:45 p.m. ET and will be available on Apple TV+. This matchup marks an important opportunity for both teams to gain momentum.
Injuries may affect both rosters significantly. The Mariners are missing Brendan Donovan, Victor Robles, Patrick Wisdom, Bryce Miller, Matt Brash, Logan Evans, Carlos Vargas, and Miles Mastrobuoni.
Meanwhile, the Royals will not have Jonathan India, Bailey Falter, Carlos Estévez, Stephen Kolek, Alec Marsh, or James McArthur available due to injuries.
Key players to watch include Randy Arozarena for the Mariners, who has a batting average of .289 with 22 runs scored this season. Bobby Witt Jr. also boasts a .289 average for the Royals with 10 runs scored.
Maikel Garcia contributes significantly as well with a .274 batting average and 17 runs scored this season.
The next game in this series will occur on May 2, 2026, at T-Mobile Park at 9:40 p.m. ET.
Both teams are eager to capitalize on this series as they navigate through early-season challenges.
