Kansas City Royals vs Seattle Mariners Prediction & Picks - MLB

Prediction published on 5/23/26, 12:17 PM  by Travis Pulver | Modified on 6/6/26 at 9:09 AM in MLB Picks

The Kansas City Royals (20-31, 13-14 Home) will try to end their home losing streak today when they host the Seattle Mariners (25-27, 11-12 AWAY) at Kaufman Stadium in Kansas City, MO. Fans can follow the action on MLB.TV once the game gets underway at 4:10 pm EST.

They had a shot at ending the game on the right side of the scoreboard yesterday in Game One of their weekend series with the Mariners. But they couldn't generate any offense, so Mitch Garver's two-run shot in the seventh inning was all they needed for the win.

Stephen Kolek is scheduled to make the start for the Royals. Kolek is 2-09 in three starts with a 4.24 ERA and a 1.0 WHIP. Kolek pitched well in his last outing (May 17 vs. the Cardinals), going 6 1/3 innings and allowing just four hits and no runs. But he was not great over his first two starts (10 2/3 total innings, 9 hits, and 8 earned runs allowed).

For Seattle, it is scheduled to be George Kirby on the mound to start the day. Kirby is 5-3 in ten starts with a 3.45 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP. His ERA has been better on the road so far this season, where he is 2-1 in four starts with a 2.92 ERA and a complete game. However, his OBA is higher on the road (.277) than at home (.230).