Overview
- Julio Rodríguez delivered a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning to break a 1-1 tie for Seattle
- Randy Arozarena contributed a sixth-inning solo homer and a seventh-inning sacrifice fly to account for two more runs
- Carlos Vargas struck out two batters in relief and closer Andrés Muñoz notched his 19th save of the season
- Salvador Perez drove in runs in both the first and eighth innings to extend his career total against Seattle to 44 RBIs
- The finale Thursday features Royals right-hander Seth Lugo opposite Mariners starter Bryan Woo with Wild Card positioning on the line