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Royals Rally in Seventh to Split Series With Mariners

Bobby Witt Jr.’s record-extending 23-game road hit streak fueled a seventh-inning rally capped by his go-ahead slide at the plate.

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) scores a run past Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) during the seventh inning at T-Mobile Park on July 3, 2025.
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Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (9) looks on against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the third inning at Chase Field on July 4, 2025.
Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) reacts after hitting an RBI single against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the sixth inning at Chase Field on July 5, 2025.

Overview

  • With two outs in the seventh and Kansas City trailing 1-0, Bobby Witt Jr. tied the game with an RBI single, stole second and scored the go-ahead run on Vinnie Pasquantino’s two-run single and feet-first slide.
  • Witt extended his road hitting streak to 23 games, setting a new franchise mark for consecutive road contests with a hit.
  • Starter Seth Lugo allowed one run on six hits over 6⅓ innings, striking out seven to earn the win in his latest quality start.
  • Closer Carlos Estévez overcame a leadoff homer and a wild pitch in the ninth to record his 24th save with a four-out performance.
  • Kansas City split its four-game set in Seattle and travels to Arizona this weekend looking to build momentum in its wild-card pursuit.