MLB Final Intelligence
Seattle Mariners vs Kansas City Royals β Recap
February 25, 2026 Β· Surprise Stadium Β· View Preview
Game Recap
The Seattle Mariners edged out the Kansas City Royals in a back-and-forth contest that saw both clubs put eight runs on the scoreboard. Seattle's offense found its stride in the middle innings, ultimately securing the win despite a resilient effort from Kansas City.
Early on, the scoring was tight, but the Mariners broke through dramatically in the sixth inning. That frame proved to be their most productive, yielding four runs to shift the momentum. Before that surge, the game's ebb and flow had kept the outcome uncertain, with both teams exchanging blows.
The decisive turning point for Seattle came in their explosive sixth inning, which accounted for half of their total offensive output. Jakson Reetz delivered a key blow during this rally, connecting for a home run that contributed significantly to his three runs batted in on the night. While Kansas City's pitching staff managed to quiet Seattle's bats at times, notably with Noah Cameronβs two scoreless innings of relief, the Mariners' mid-game offensive explosion proved to be the difference maker.
Ultimately, Seattle's ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities, particularly in that pivotal sixth inning, allowed them to prevail. Their timely hitting proved too much for the Royals to overcome. Following this result, the Seattle Mariners improved their record to 60-66, while the Kansas City Royals fell to 51-75.
Player of the Game
Turning Point
The game turned in the 6th inning, when the Seattle Mariners scored 4 runs.
Pitching
| Pitcher | Team | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Jessee |
|
2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4.50 |
| Noah Cameron |
|
2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Dane Dunning |
|
1.2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8.10 |
| Bryan Woo |
|
1.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6.75 |
| Benjamin Sears |
|
1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7.71 |
| Eli Morgan |
|
1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Helcris Olivarez |
|
1.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3.00 |
| Jose Cuas |
|
1.0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12.00 |
| Mason Black |
|
1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Andres Munoz |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4.50 |
| Eduard Bazardo |
|
1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| James Kingsbury |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Charles Beilenson |
|
0.2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10.80 |
| Guillo Zuniga |
|
0.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 33.75 |
| Reid Easterly |
|
0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Reid Easterly |
|
0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Reid VanScoter |
|
0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Ryan Hawks |
|
0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Batting
| Batter | Team | AB | H | HR | RBI | R | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brennen Davis |
|
3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Victor Javier Labrada |
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Rob Refsnyder |
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gavin Cross |
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakson Reetz |
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Connor Joe |
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Kameron Misner |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Luca Tresh |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Felnin Celesten |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Connor Kaiser |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Daniel Vazquez |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Waters |
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Nick Loftin |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Salvador Perez |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brock Rodden |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Will Wilson |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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