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Mitch Garver, Logan Gilbert Help Mariners Sneak by Slumping Royals
Mitch Garver’s homer backed a combined shutout as Seattle won its fourth scoreless game against Kansas City this season.
On Friday, Mitch Garver's two-run homer lifted the Seattle Mariners to a 2-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals, with his 406-foot shot off Nick Mears deciding the game in the seventh inning.
Seattle starter Logan Gilbert held the Royals scoreless through five innings, retiring 13 of 14 batters, while Kansas City pitcher Noah Cameron struck out a career-high eight batters across six innings.
Relievers Eduard Bazardo and Matt Brash secured the shutout for Seattle, marking the fourth time this season the Mariners held opponents scoreless in a complete game.
Kansas City's offensive struggles deepened with a fifth consecutive home loss, as the Royals have scored only nine runs across their last six games.
On Saturday, RHP George Kirby takes the mound for the Mariners against RHP Stephen Kolek of the Royals in the series continuation.