Live Updates: Kansas City Royals vs. Seattle Mariners (Game Three)

On Sunday, the Kansas City Royals (39-26) continue their three-game home series against the Seattle Mariners (36-30). The Royals, just three games behind in the AL Central, are energized after a dramatic 10-9 victory over the Mariners on Friday, followed by an 8-4 victory in game two on Saturday.

Left-hander Cole Ragans, with a 4-3 record and a 3.21 ERA, takes the mound for Kansas City.

Facing Ragans is Mariners' right-hander George Kirby, who holds a 5-5 record with a subpar 4.05 ERA. Seattle, looking to rebound, hopes to avoid being swept. With both teams in tight divisional races, today's game is crucial for their playoff aspirations.

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How It Happened...

FINAL — Mariners 6, Royals 5.

Tenth Inning:

In the top of the tenth inning, the Mariners made a strong push. Julio Rodríguez started with a single to right field, driving in Josh Rojas. Dylan Moore and Mitch Garver then advanced on a walk and a single, respectively. Cal Raleigh followed with a two-RBI single to right field, scoring Moore and Rodríguez. However, Luke Raley struck out swinging to end the Mariners' offensive onslaught. In the bottom of the tenth, with Austin Voth now pitching for the Mariners, Hunter Renfroe homered on a fly ball to left center field, bringing Freddy Fermin home and closing the gap to 6-5. Kyle Isbel then singled to left field, but Maikel Garcia grounded into a force out at second, with Dairon Blanco out. Bobby Witt Jr. flew out to right field, ending the game. FINAL: Mariners 6, Royals 5.

Ninth Inning:

In the top of the ninth inning, the Mariners sent Chris Stratton to the mound, who quickly retired the side. Luke Raley grounded out to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino, followed by Tyler Locklear grounding out to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. Josh Rojas then grounded out to second, ending the Mariners' half of the inning. In the bottom of the ninth, Vinnie Pasquantino led off for the Royals but was called out on strikes. Salvador Perez followed with a swinging strikeout. However, Nick Loftin kept the inning alive with a double to center field. MJ Melendez then hit a towering home run to right field, a 431-foot moonshot with an exit velocity of 106 mph, scoring Loftin. Freddy Fermin struck out swinging to end the inning. Can't count this team out. We go to extras. Royals 3, Mariners 3.

Eighth Inning:

In the top of the ninth inning, with Nick Anderson now pitching for the Royals, the Mariners' Dylan Moore led off with a flyout to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Julio Rodríguez then hit a ground-rule double to right field. Mitch Garver followed with another flyout to Isbel, who made the catch in center field. The Royals faced a tough inning, starting with a challenge on a play at first base that upheld the call of Kyle Isbel grounding out. Maikel Garcia then grounded out to third baseman Josh Rojas, who made the throw to first baseman Tyler Locklear. Bobby Witt Jr. ended the inning by striking out, leaving the Royals trailing as they headed into the bottom of the ninth.

Seventh Inning:

In the top of the seventh inning, the Mariners continued their offensive prowess against Royals pitcher Will Klein. Cal Raleigh led off with a single to right field, but Mitch Haniger followed with a ground ball resulting in a force out at second. However, Haniger quickly advanced after Tyler Locklear doubled with a fly ball to right field, scoring Haniger. Josh Rojas then singled sharply to right field, bringing Locklear home and extending the Mariners' lead. Despite Rojas being picked off and caught stealing second base, Ryan Bliss kept the inning alive with a single to catcher Freddy Fermin. J.P. Crawford then flew out to left fielder MJ Melendez, ending the Mariners' rally. The Royals couldn't answer back in the bottom of the inning, as MJ Melendez grounded out and Freddy Fermin struck out swinging. Hunter Renfroe ended the inning with a flyout to second baseman Ryan Bliss. Mariners 3, Royals 1.

Sixth Inning:

In the sixth inning, the Mariners' J.P. Crawford lined out sharply to right fielder Hunter Renfroe, followed by Dylan Moore singling on a line drive to center field and advancing to second on a fielding error by center fielder Kyle Isbel. Julio Rodríguez then flew out to left fielder MJ Melendez, and Mitch Garver struck out swinging, ending the Mariners' chance to capitalize. For the Royals, Bobby Witt Jr. started with a single that deflected off Dylan Moore at third base. Vinnie Pasquantino then flew out sharply to left fielder Victor Robles, Salvador Perez lined out to center fielder Julio Rodríguez, and Nick Loftin grounded out to third baseman Dylan Moore, keeping the score tied.

Fifth Inning:

In the fifth inning, the Mariners' Mitch Haniger walked, but Tyler Locklear flew out to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Victor Robles laid down a sacrifice bunt, moving Haniger to second, but Ryan Bliss ended the inning by flying out to Isbel. The Royals responded with MJ Melendez flying out to left fielder Victor Robles, but Freddy Fermin and Hunter Renfroe followed with singles, putting runners on the corners. Kyle Isbel's sacrifice bunt allowed Fermin to score and tie the game at 1-1, while Renfroe advanced to second. Maikel Garcia then grounded out to shortstop J.P. Crawford to end the inning. Mariners 1, Royals 1.

Fourth Inning:

In the fourth inning, the Mariners' Julio Rodríguez struck out swinging, Mitch Garver popped out to second baseman Nick Loftin, and Cal Raleigh flew out sharply to left fielder MJ Melendez. The Royals' half of the inning wasn't any more eventful, with Vinnie Pasquantino grounding out to second baseman Ryan Bliss, Salvador Perez striking out swinging, and Nick Loftin grounding out to shortstop J.P. Crawford.

Third Inning:

In the third inning, the Mariners saw Victor Robles grounding out to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., followed by Ryan Bliss striking out swinging. J.P. Crawford managed a single with a line drive to center field, but Dylan Moore struck out swinging to end the inning. The Royals started with Hunter Renfroe grounding out to J.P. Crawford at shortstop. Kyle Isbel then singled on a ground ball to first baseman Tyler Locklear. Maikel Garcia lined out to Crawford, and Bobby Witt Jr. ended the inning with a grounder resulting in a force out at second, with Isbel being thrown out by second baseman Ryan Bliss.

Second Inning:

In the second inning, Cal Raleigh flew out to right fielder Hunter Renfroe, followed by Mitch Haniger and Tyler Locklear both striking out, with Locklear going down on a foul tip. The Royals didn't fare much better, with Nick Loftin grounding out to second, MJ Melendez being called out on strikes, and Freddy Fermin grounding out from third baseman Dylan Moore to first baseman Tyler Locklear.

First Inning:

In the opening inning, J.P. Crawford kicked things off for the Mariners with a bang, homering to right center field for the second day in a row. However, his teammates couldn't keep the momentum going, with Julio Rodríguez and Mitch Garver both striking out swinging. On the Royals' side, Maikel Garcia and Bobby Witt Jr. both flew out to Mitch Haniger in right field. Vinnie Pasquantino added some excitement with a sharp line drive triple, but the Royals couldn't capitalize as Salvador Perez was called out on strikes. Mariners 1, Royals 0.

Pregame:

First pitch is slated for 1:10 p.m. CT.