Seattle at Kansas City

Seattle is 18-11 (.621) since the All-Star break, tied for the fifth-best record in the majors during that time. The pitching is No. 2 in all of baseball in ERA (3.71) and No. 1 in WHIP, with the second-best bullpen (3.48 ERA). Emerson Hancock (1.80 ERA) had an impressive debut, topping the Padres, 6-1, with 5 strong innings. The Mariners are 53-37 after two or more straight losses, plus 45-20 as a road favorite of -110 or higher. Last place Kansas City has lost six of nine. The offense is 28th in runs scored and on-base percentage, and 23rd in slugging, while the pitching is 28th in ERA (5.18), 25th in WHIP, and 29th in the bullpen (5.31 ERA). Starter Jordan Lyles (6.13 ERA) has had a forgettable campaign with the Royals 3-19 in his 22 starts. And the Royals are 20-46 versus AL teams with an on-base percentage of .330 or less. Play Seattle.