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May 23, 2026 β’ Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City
MLB PREVIEW β’ May 23, 2026
Featured Matchup
MLB Matchup: Seattle Mariners (25-28) travels to play Kansas City Royals (21-31) at Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City.
Seattle Mariners
Visiting Side
Record
25-28
Kansas City Royals
Home Side
Record
21-31
Scoring
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | T | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SEA
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
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KAN
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ~ | 5 | 9 | 0 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
61%
Seattle Mariners
VS
39%
Kansas City Royals
Projected Score
SEA 4.9
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KAN 4.1
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 6 categories
- Seattle Mariners has a stronger overall season performance.
- Kansas City Royals has a stronger home record.
- Kansas City Royals boasts a more productive batting lineup.
Seattle Mariners
STAT
Kansas City Royals
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Kansas City Royals plays on familiar turf at Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Seattle Mariners Could Win
Seattle Mariners brings a Team ERA of 4.20 and Batting Average of .233 into the matchup.
Why Kansas City Royals Could Win
Kansas City Royals counters with a Team ERA of 4.77 and Batting Average of .247.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Seattle Mariners's superior pitching can dominate the matchup.
Game Details
Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
25,544
Closing Odds
Line: SEA -131 | O/U: 8
Pitching & Leaders
Away Starter
George Kirby
Home Starter
Stephen Kolek
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Seattle Mariners (49.4%)
Kansas City Royals (50.6%)
Total Submissions: 0 circles
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