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.

Salvador Perez hit a pivotal two-run double in the fifth inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Seattle Mariners 6-3 for just their second with in 10 games.

Michael Lorenzen is the Royals' inning-eater, but our expert MLB predictions expect him to struggle tonight against red-hot Seattle bats like Randy Arozarena.