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The Kansas City Royals edged the Seattle Mariners 3–2 on May 2 at T-Mobile Park in a low-scoring contest where pitching depth and situational hitting determined the outcome. Seattle's pitching staff dominated the strikeout column with 17 K's while allowing just 8 hits, but the Mariners managed only 1 RBI across 8 hits and posted a .703 OPS, reflecting their offensive struggles. Kansas City countered with less dominant pitching—9 strikeouts and a 4.49 ERA—yet extracted 3 RBI from an equally modest 8-hit performance, benefiting from superior run conversion. Both offenses struck out 9 and 17 times respectively, signaling the aggressive approach both teams took at the plate. A defensive error by Seattle proved costly in a tight margin. The Royals' ability to manufacture runs despite matching the Mariners' hit total underscores their edge in clutch situations, a pattern that could prove significant as Kansas City looks to build momentum in the AL Central.