The Royals (40-46) got a solid start from Michael Lorenzen. The veteran right-hander kept the Mariners at an arm’s length through 4 ⅔ innings. Despite allowing a solo home run to Randy Arozarena, his third of the series, Lorenzen was able to navigate the Mariners’ offense.

It's Tuesday, July 1 and the Royals (39-46) are in Seattle to take on the Mariners (44-40). Michael Lorenzen is slated to take the mound for Kansas City against Emerson Hancock for Seattle. The Mariners took game one of the series 6-2.

The Royals created more separation in the top of the fifth courtesy of veteran catcher Salvador Perez. He hit a two-RBI double to give Kansas City a 5-1 advantage. That hit also gave him sole possession of the sixth-most hits in franchise history.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Kansas City Royals vs. Seattle Mariners MLB game to be played on July 2, 2025 on ESPN.

The Mariners are favored (-182 on the moneyline to win) when they host the Royals (+151). The starting pitchers are Logan Gilbert (2-2) for the Seattle Mariners, and Noah Cameron (2-4) for the Kansas City Royals.