Kansas City. Dominican pitcher Luis Castillo shined on the mound this Thursday, propelling the Seattle Mariners to a crucial 2-0 victory over the Royals at Kauffman Stadium.
This victory ties the Mariners with the Houston Astros at the top of the American League West Division, both teams with a record of 84-69.
Castle: Key Figure in the Victory
Castillo, 32, delivered a dominant performance over six scoreless innings, limiting Kansas City to just three hits. The Dominican pitcher demonstrated exceptional control, not issuing any walks and showcasing complete command of his pitches. This was his third consecutive quality start, with an ERA of 2.86 in September, solidifying him as a key piece for the Mariners in the final stretch of the season.“He stepped up, took the ball, and did what we needed. He understands those moments and delivered in a big way. He’s in a great moment”.
Dan Wilson, coach
Mariners’ Offense
Seattle’s offense made itself felt early thanks to a two-run double by Dominican Jorge Polanco in the second inning. The lead was extended in the eighth inning with a double by J.P. Crawford, after a controversial play that the Mariners successfully challenged.Upcoming Challenges
The three-game series that begins this Friday at Daikin Park against Houston will define not only who will take the divisional lead, but also the advantage in case of a possible tie towards the playoffs. Seattle has not won the division since its historic 116-win campaign in 2001.The series between the Mariners and Astros promises to be a high-intensity showdown with a postseason feel, where the American League West title is at stake.“We’ve been having fun since the beginning of the season. That’s the main thing in this game, to go out there and give it your all and enjoy it. And of course, we want to keep winning.”
Jorge Polanco
