Seattle Mariners vs Kansas Royals Pick & Prediction for Sunday, May 24, 2026

By: Ricky Mackenzie Published 05/24/2026, 01:05 AM ET

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Seattle heads into this matchup after getting shut out 5-0 by Kansas City in its previous game. Get our free MLB Picks all season long! The Mariners have dropped six of their last ten contests and continue struggling to generate consistent offense despite solid pitching performances. Bryan Woo gets the start carrying a strong 4-2 record with a 3.51 ERA and an impressive 0.98 WHIP through 59 innings this season.

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Kansas City enters at 21-31 and has not played much better overall, though the Royals did build momentum after their convincing win Saturday. Seth Lugo takes the mound with a 1-4 record despite a respectable 3.68 ERA. His numbers suggest he has pitched better than his win total indicates, but Kansas City’s inconsistent run support has hurt him throughout the year.

The pitching matchup looks fairly even on paper, though Woo has been much better at limiting baserunners and working efficiently into deeper innings. Seattle should have opportunities offensively against Lugo’s higher WHIP, especially if Julio Rodriguez and Cal Raleigh can capitalize with runners in scoring position early.

Royals vs Mariners Pick

Kansas City still has enough power throughout the lineup to stay competitive at home, and Bobby Witt Jr. remains capable of changing games quickly. However, Seattle’s overall pitching advantage and stronger bullpen depth give the Mariners the edge in what projects to be a lower-scoring matchup.

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Both sides enter this game searching for consistency, but Seattle appears better positioned to bounce back after Saturday’s shutout loss. Woo has been one of the more reliable starters in the American League this season, and the Mariners should do just enough offensively to support him late. Final Score Prediction, Seattle Mariners win 4-2.