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Series Preview: Seattle Mariners vs. Kansas City Royals - Lookout Landing
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Royals cut Mariners' lead for last AL wild card to 3 games
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Blanco's squeeze bunt gives Royals wild 7-6 win over Mariners - The Columbian
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Seattle Mariners Game Recaps - Lookout Landing
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Mariners vs. Royals Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets - Thursday, August 17, 2023 - Bleacher Nation
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Cole Ragans gets first loss with Royals
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Mariners finish off sweep of Royals and sit alone in first place in the AL West
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Texas Rangers will win the AL West, while Mariners & Astros battle for a playoff spot, Flippin' Bats
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Mariners finish off sweep of Royals and sit alone in first place in the AL West
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Kansas City Royals on track for worst season ever - Sports Illustrated