Whit Merrifield crushed a pair of homers, the Royals’ bats churned out six runs against lefty Yusei Kikuchi and Homer Bailey cruised for 7 2/3 innings as the Royals raced past the Mariners, 9-0, on Tuesday at T-Mobile Park.
Kansas City is now riding a season-high-tying three-game win streak; the other came during a three-game sweep over the Indians at Kauffman Stadium in April. Tuesday’s win also clinched the Royals’ first road series win of the season.
The Royals play at Seattle again tonight, Brad Keller get the start.