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Royals Beat Mariners; Athletics Escape Sweep, McNeil Shines

5/4/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Kansas Royals defeated Seattle Mariners 4-1 on Sunday.
Vinnie Pasquantino scored to give the Royals a three-run lead.
Oakland Athletics beat Cleveland Guardians 7-1 to avoid a series sweep.
Colby Thomas hit his first home run off pitcher Parker Messick for a 1-0 lead.
Jeff McNeil drove in three runs with a double while Aaron Civale allowed one run on seven hits in six innings.

History

Historical Context

After the Kansas City Royals rallied from a 3-1 deficit to capture their first World Series in 1985—defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 4–3 under manager Dick Howser and Cy Young winner Bret Saberhagen—the franchise has long prized comeback grit. Today, Vinnie Pasquantino’s three-run RBI helped the Royals repeat that confidence, beating Seattle 4–1 and echoing the 1985 triumph.

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Story summary

Kansas Royals defeated Seattle Mariners 4-1 on Sunday.
Vinnie Pasquantino scored to give the Royals a three-run lead.
Oakland Athletics beat Cleveland Guardians 7-1 to avoid a series sweep.
Colby Thomas hit his first home run off pitcher Parker Messick for a 1-0 lead.
Jeff McNeil drove in three runs with a double while Aaron Civale allowed one run on seven hits in six innings.

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