Kansas City Royals defeat Seattle Mariners 4-1: Recap & Betting Results
Sun, May 3, 2026 · MLB · Kansas City Royals 4, Seattle Mariners 1
The Kansas City Royals beat the Seattle Mariners 4-1 on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at T-Mobile Park. The Kansas City Royals covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went under the closing total of 8, with 5 runs combined.
Kansas City Royals vs. Seattle Mariners final score and game recap
The Kansas City Royals won by 3 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Kris Bubic (Kansas City Royals): 7.0 innings, 1 earned run, 7 strikeouts.
- Isaac Collins (Kansas City Royals): 2-for-2, 2 RBIs.
- Luis Castillo (Seattle Mariners): 6.0 innings, 4 earned runs, 5 strikeouts.
- Josh Naylor (Seattle Mariners): 1-for-4, 1 RBI.
Who covered the spread in Kansas City Royals vs. Seattle Mariners?
The Kansas City Royals covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 3 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Kansas City Royals -1.5.
Did Kansas City Royals vs. Seattle Mariners go over or under the total?
The game went under: 5 runs combined against a closing total of 8, under by 3.
The total opened and closed at 8.
Kansas City Royals and Seattle Mariners betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Kansas City Royals 15-19 in the 2026 regular season (9-7 at home, 6-12 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 13 of 30 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 13 times and under 17 times. That made it three straight wins for the Kansas City Royals.
This result left the Seattle Mariners 16-19 in the 2026 regular season (10-10 at home, 6-9 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 11 of 31 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 14 times and under 16 times, with 1 push. That made it three straight losses for the Seattle Mariners.
What's next for Kansas City Royals and Seattle Mariners?
Next for the Kansas City Royals: the Cleveland Guardians at home on Monday, May 4, 2026. Next for the Seattle Mariners: the Atlanta Braves at home on Monday, May 4, 2026.