Royals Recap
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Welcome back to Big Dill Sports, where we dive deep into the games that matter most. I'm Dillon, and today we're breaking down an exciting showdown that ended the Seattle Mariners' impressive 10-game winning streak. Let's get into it.
The Kansas City Royals showed up strong, snapping that streak with a thrilling 7-5 victory at Kauffman Stadium. The game turned on a dime in the bottom of the eighth inning, with the Royals down 5-3. But then, like a script out of a movie, Kansas City erupted for four runs. Adam Frazier was the star, blasting a go-ahead, two-run homer to seal the deal. With this win, the Royals hit a .500 mark for the season, while Seattle dropped in the standings, handing over first place in the AL West to Houston.
Let's move to the game's offensive highlights. Salvador Perez started things off with a bang, launching a mammoth 435-foot, three-run homer in the first inning. That was his 29th of the season. But Seattle wasn’t taking it lying down. Eugenio Suárez broke out of an 0-for-32 slump with a monster 416-foot shot, keeping the Mariners in the game. Suárez didn’t stop there, finishing with four hits and keeping the crowd on edge.
In the seventh inning, things got tense. Mitch Garver's sacrifice fly tied it up at 3–3, setting the stage for the Royals' big eighth-inning rally. And what a rally it was. Adam Frazier's performance, capped by his two-run homer, was simply electric. He went 4-for-4 on the night—definitely a big dill in this one.
On the pitching front, Cole Ragans made a solid return, pitching 3.2 innings with just one hit allowed and setting the pace early. Lucas Erceg picked up the win, even after conceding a homer. The bullpen was robust, combining for 4.1 innings of stellar, near-flawless relief.
On Seattle's side, reliever Matt Brash struggled, giving up four runs while managing to record just two outs, a tough outing for him. Meanwhile, Bryce Miller powered through five innings but ended up with the loss despite a solid start.
Now, let’s shine the spotlight on Adam Frazier. His clutch performance was crucial in Kansas City’s victory. Going 4-for-4 and delivering when it mattered most, he truly was the big dill of the game.
For the box score enthusiasts, Kansas City tallied 13 hits. They were 5-for-13 with runners in scoring position, a critical stat that underscores their excellent situational hitting. The defensive effort was clean too—zero errors, keeping the pressure on Seattle all game long.
With this victory, the Royals evened their series and momentum is clearly on their side. They’ve been heating up at home, winning nine of their last ten.
Looking ahead, Game 3 of this series promises more excitement. Seattle aims to bounce back with Luis Castillo on the mound, while Kansas City turns to Stephen Kolek. It should be a fantastic match-up as the Royals try to take the series.
That’s all for today’s recap. Remember, in the world of sports, anyone can become a big dill. Keep tuned to Big Dill Sports for more insights and game breakdowns. Thanks for listening, and catch you next time!
## Game Recap
The Kansas City Royals snapped the Seattle Mariners’ 10-game winning streak with a 7–5 victory at Kauffman Stadium on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Trailing 5–3 entering the bottom of the eighth inning, Kansas City erupted for four runs, capped by a go-ahead, two-run homer from Adam Frazier, to pull ahead and secure the win. With the triumph, the Royals improved to 76–76 on the season, while the Mariners fell to 83–69 and relinquished sole possession of first place in the American League West by a half-game to Houston ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=401697188)).
## Offensive Highlights
• Salvador Perez delivered the early blow, launching a 435-foot, three-run homer off Mariners starter Bryce Miller with two outs in the first inning to give Kansas City a 3–0 lead. It was Perez’s 29th home run of the year and pushed his RBI total to 92 on the season ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=401697188)).
• Seattle responded in the second inning when Eugenio Suárez snapped an 0-for-32 skid by ripping a 416-foot, two-run homer to center, cutting the deficit to 3–2. Suárez finished with four hits, two RBIs and two runs scored, preventing Kansas City from pulling away early ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=401697188)).
• In the seventh, Mitch Garver’s sacrifice fly tied the game at 3–3 after Suárez led off the frame with a double. That set the stage for Wednesday’s decisive rally ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=401697188)).
• Adam Frazier punctuated the comeback in the eighth with a two-run shot to left field on a Matt Brash pitch, scoring Michael Massey from first to make it 5–4 Royals. Frazier finished 4-for-4 with two RBIs and his seventh homer of the season ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=401697188)).
• Kansas City tacked on two insurance runs in the eighth. Colby Jensen’s RBI single scored Jori Caglianone, and Bobby Witt Jr. delivered an RBI double, with Jensen scoring on an Arozarena throwing error, to extend the lead to 7–4 ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore/_/gameId/401697188)).
## Pitching Breakdown
• Cole Ragans made his first start for Kansas City since June 5 after coming off the injured list, tossing 3.2 innings of two-run ball on one hit, striking out four and issuing two walks. Ragans worked efficiently, throwing 62 pitches (42 strikes) and setting the tone early for the Royals’ staff ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=401697188)).
• Lucas Erceg (8–4) followed Ragans with a scoreless sixth and picked up the win despite surrendering a pinch-hit homer to J.P. Crawford in the eighth. Erceg allowed three hits and one earned run in one inning of work, fanning one batter ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=401697188)).
• The Royals bullpen combined for 4.1 innings of one-run relief. Michael Lorenzen, Jordan Schreiber and Austin Zerpa held Seattle scoreless through the eighth, setting up Carlos Estévez for a four-out save. Estévez (40th save) allowed a run in the ninth but closed out the 7–5 final ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=401697188)).
• On the flip side, Mariners reliever Matt Brash (1–3) struggled in his outing, yielding four runs on four hits while recording just two outs. Starter Bryce Miller absorbed the loss despite lasting five innings and surrendering three runs on eight hits with four strikeouts and two walks ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=401697188)).
## Box Score Snapshot
Line Score:
SEA 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 – 5 10 1
KC 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 – 7 13 0 ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore/_/gameId/401697188))
Key Royals batting totals:
• 13 hits, led by Frazier (4 AB, 2 H, 2 RBI), Witt Jr. (5 AB, 2 H, 1 RBI) and Perez (2 AB, 1 H, 3 RBI, 2 BB).
• 5 for 13 with runners in scoring position; Mariners went 0 for 4. ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore/_/gameId/401697188))
Key Royals pitching summary:
• Ragans 3.2 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 4 K, 2 BB; Erceg 1 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 K; bullpen 4.1 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 2 K.
• Estévez (40 SV) 1 IP, 3 H, 1 R. ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore/_/gameId/401697188))
## Season and Series Context
The victory evened the current three-game set at 1–1 and improved the Royals to .500 (76–76), solidifying their hold on third place in the AL Central, 4.5 games behind Cleveland. Kansas City has won nine of its last 10 home games, showcasing resilience down the stretch ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=401697188)).
## Up Next
Game 3 of the series is Thursday night at 7:40 PM CT. Seattle will counter with RHP Luis Castillo (9–8, 3.76 ERA), while Kansas City turns to RHP Stephen Kolek (5–5, 3.71 ERA) in a pivotal contest as the Royals aim to salvage the series ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=401697188)).
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AP contributed to this report.
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