Stephen Kolek delivered an impressive performance on the mound, leading the Kansas City Royals to a 5-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday. Kolek, who now boasts a 3-0 record, threw a complete-game shutout, marking the Royals’ first since September 2020. He allowed just four hits and one walk while striking out two batters.
The Royals, who had been struggling with a four-game losing streak at the start of their nine-game homestand, found their rhythm with contributions from Bobby Witt Jr. and Michael Massey, each recording two hits. Carter Jensen also played a key role, going 1-for-2 with a run and two RBIs.
For the Mariners, Luke Raley stood out with a 3-for-3 performance, including a double. However, Seattle’s starter George Kirby (5-4) faced challenges, allowing five runs (three earned) on nine hits over six innings.
Other MLB Highlights
In other Major League Baseball action, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 11-3, with Teoscar Hernandez matching his career high with six RBIs. The Dodgers’ bullpen continued its impressive streak, extending its scoreless innings to 36, a new franchise record.
The St. Louis Cardinals split a doubleheader with the Cincinnati Reds. In Game 1, Bryan Torres hit a two-run homer in his major league debut, helping the Cardinals to an 8-1 victory. The Reds bounced back in Game 2, winning 7-6 in 11 innings.
The Philadelphia Phillies snapped the Cleveland Guardians’ seven-game winning streak with a 3-0 shutout, thanks to Zack Wheeler’s strong pitching performance. Meanwhile, the Houston Astros handed the Chicago Cubs their seventh consecutive loss, winning 3-0 with Christian Walker hitting two home runs.
Elsewhere, the San Diego Padres secured a 2-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics, and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2. The San Francisco Giants used a power surge to beat the Chicago White Sox 10-3, and the Minnesota Twins edged out the Boston Red Sox 4-2.
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