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George Kirby's stellar outing and Luke Raley's offensive prowess propelled the Seattle Mariners to a 6-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Monday night.Kirby, despite battling a sore knee, showcased his dominance on the mound. He allowed only three hits over seven shutout innings, striking out six batters and walking none. His performance marked his third outing this season with at least six innings pitched and no runs allowed.Raley played a pivotal role in the Mariners' offensive success. His two-run homer in the second inning gave Seattle an early lead, and his RBI singles in the third and fifth innings further extended their advantage. Cal Raleigh also contributed with an RBI double and a 410-foot single that tipped off the Royals' outfielder's glove.Ty France added a two-run homer in the eighth inning to seal the victory for the Mariners. Kansas City's Michael Massey managed a two-out, two-run double in the eighth, but closer Andrés Muñoz shut down the Royals' offense, recording the final four outs for his sixth save.Royals starter Brady Singer struggled on the mound, allowing a season-high nine hits and more than two earned runs for only the second time this season. He needed 108 pitches to get through five innings, striking out six batters.The Mariners' victory marked their 19th win in the past 30 games, solidifying their position as a contender in the American League West. The Royals, on the other hand, dropped to 13-27, continuing their struggles this season.

Luis Castillo's masterful performance on the mound propelled the Seattle Mariners to a 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night, extending the Mariners' remarkable streak of starting pitching dominance.Castillo, acquired from the Cincinnati Reds in a blockbuster trade, delivered a gem, retiring the final 11 batters he faced and allowing only three hits. His stellar outing marked the 18th consecutive game in which Mariners starters have surrendered two earned runs or fewer, a franchise record.The Mariners' bullpen, which has been a source of strength all season, held on for the win despite a late rally by the Braves. Ryne Stanek allowed three singles in the eighth inning, but Andrés Muñoz came on in relief and escaped a bases-loaded jam, striking out two batters to end the inning. Muñoz then pitched a scoreless ninth for his fifth save.Seattle's offense provided Castillo with early support, as Jorge Polanco launched a two-run homer in the third inning. Dylan Moore added another run in the fourth with an RBI double.The Braves, who entered the game with the second-best offense in MLB, were held in check by Castillo's pinpoint control and sharp breaking pitches. Atlanta's only runs came on an RBI single by Ozzie Albies in the eighth and a throwing error by Muñoz that allowed Jarred Kelenic to score.With the win, the Mariners improved to 11-3 in their last 14 games and have won five straight series. They remain atop the AL West standings, while the Braves dropped consecutive games for the first time this season.