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Seattle's pitching staff dominated Kansas City on May 22 at Kauffman Stadium, shutting out the Royals 2–0 behind a stellar performance that yielded just 4 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 10 batters. The Mariners' ERA of 3.57 proved decisive against a Kansas City offense that managed only 4 hits, 10 strikeouts, and a meager .689 OPS, mustering no runs despite drawing 2 walks. Seattle's offense, though modest with 5 hits and a .225 batting average, capitalized on its opportunities—scoring both runs on 1 home run and 2 RBIs to overcome the game's low Vegas total of 1. The Royals' pitching held up reasonably well with an ERA of 4.24 and 8 strikeouts, but Kansas City's anemic offensive output—compounded by 10 strikeouts—proved insurmountable. The shutout underscores Seattle's pitching depth as a potential division asset, while Kansas City's offensive struggles at .689 OPS raise concerns heading into their next rotation turn.