On Sunday, the Kansas City Royals (39-26) continue their three-game home series against the Seattle Mariners (36-30). The Royals, just three games behind in the AL Central, are energized after a dramatic 10-9 victory over the Mariners on Friday, followed by an 8-4 victory in game two on Saturday.

Left-hander Cole Ragans, with a 4-3 record and a 3.21 ERA, takes the mound for Kansas City.

Facing Ragans is Mariners’ right-hander George Kirby, who holds a 5-5 record with a subpar 4.05 ERA. Seattle, looking to rebound, hopes to avoid being swept. With both teams in tight divisional races, today’s game is crucial for their playoff aspirations.

In the top of the tenth inning, the Mariners made a strong push. Julio Rodríguez started with a single to right field, driving in Josh Rojas. Dylan Moore and Mitch Garver then advanced on a walk and a single, respectively. Cal Raleigh followed with a two-RBI single to right field, scoring Moore and Rodríguez. However, Luke Raley struck out swinging to end the Mariners’ offensive onslaught. In the bottom of the tenth, with Austin Voth now pitching for the Mariners, Hunter Renfroe homered on a fly ball to left center field, bringing Freddy Fermin home and closing the gap to 6-5. Kyle Isbel then singled to left field, but Maikel Garcia grounded into a force out at second, with Dairon Blanco out. Bobby Witt Jr. flew out to right field, ending the game. FINAL: Mariners 6, Royals 5.