
How to Watch Mariners vs. Royals: TV Channel & Live Stream - September 18
Updated Sep. 18, 2025 9:22 a.m. ET
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Stephen Kolek will take the mound for the Kansas City Royals against Julio Rodriguez and the Seattle Mariners on Thursday at 2:10 p.m. ET.
Here's everything you need to know to watch the Mariners vs. Royals game.
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Mariners vs. Royals Game Information & How to Watch
- When: Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 2:10 p.m. ET
- Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
- TV: Watch on FDSKC, ROOT Sports NW
- Box Score: Fox Sports
Mariners vs. Royals Prediction
- Score Prediction: Royals 5, Mariners 4
- Total Prediction: Under 9 runs
- Win Probabilities: Mariners 51%, Royals 49%
Mariners vs. Royals Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/17/2025 | Royals | -1.5 | 8.5 | -127 | +107 | 7-5 KC |
| 9/16/2025 | Mariners | -1.5 | 8.5 | -138 | +116 | 12-5 SEA |
| 7/3/2025 | Mariners | -1.5 | 7.5 | -127 | +107 | 3-2 KC |
| 7/2/2025 | Mariners | -1.5 | 7 | -168 | +140 | 3-2 SEA |
| 7/1/2025 | Mariners | -1.5 | 8 | -136 | +115 | 6-3 KC |
| 6/30/2025 | Mariners | -1.5 | 7 | -159 | +133 | 6-2 SEA |
| 6/9/2024 | Royals | -1.5 | 8 | -118 | -101 | 6-5 SEA |
| 6/8/2024 | Mariners | -1.5 | 8.5 | -131 | +111 | 8-4 KC |
| 6/7/2024 | Mariners | -1.5 | 9 | -122 | +103 | 10-9 KC |
| 5/15/2024 | Mariners | -1.5 | 7.5 | -144 | +121 | 4-2 SEA |
Mariners Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 9-1 |
| Runs Per Game | 7.3 |
| HR | 18 |
| ERA | 2.72 |
| K/9 | 11 |
Mariners Player Insights
- Cal Raleigh is the Mariners best power hitter, connecting on 56 round-trippers this season in addition to accumulating 118 RBI, both team highs.
- Among all hitters in MLB, Raleigh is first in homers and third in RBI.
- Raleigh carries a five-game hitting streak into this matchup. In his last five games he is batting .474 with three doubles, three home runs, two walks and five RBIs.
- Julio Rodriguez is batting .271 with 31 doubles, four triples, 30 home runs and 38 walks.
- Rodriguez is 16th in home runs and 18th in RBI on the season.
- Rodriguez heads into this game looking for his eighth game in a row with a hit. In his last 10 outings he is batting .350 with seven doubles, four walks and seven RBIs.
- Josh Naylor leads the Mariners with a .285 batting average.
- Naylor will look to build on his four-game hitting in this game. In his last five games he is batting .273 with a double and six RBIs.
- Eugenio Suarez is hitting .230 with 26 doubles, 46 home runs and 44 walks.
Mariners Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 12 | Angels | W 2-1 | Luis Castillo vs Yusei Kikuchi |
| Sept. 13 | Angels | W 5-3 | Bryan Woo vs Mitch Farris |
| Sept. 14 | Angels | W 11-2 | George Kirby vs Kyle Hendricks |
| Sept. 16 | @ Royals | W 12-5 | Logan Gilbert vs Michael Wacha |
| Sept. 17 | @ Royals | L 7-5 | Bryce Miller vs Cole Ragans |
| Sept. 18 | @ Royals | - | Luis Castillo vs Stephen Kolek |
| Sept. 19 | @ Astros | - | Bryan Woo vs Hunter Brown |
| Sept. 20 | @ Astros | - | George Kirby vs Framber Valdez |
| Sept. 21 | @ Astros | - | Logan Gilbert vs Jason Alexander |
| Sept. 23 | Rockies | - | Bryce Miller vs McCade Brown |
| Sept. 24 | Rockies | - | Luis Castillo vs Tanner Gordon |
Royals Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 3-7 |
| Runs Per Game | 3.9 |
| HR | 10 |
| ERA | 6.25 |
| K/9 | 8 |
Royals Player Insights
- Bobby Witt Jr. leads the team in batting average with a mark of .293.
- Witt ranks 59th in home runs and 40th in RBI among all hitters in the majors.
- Witt carries a three-game hitting streak into this matchup. In his last five games he is hitting .300 with a double, a triple, a home run, two walks and three RBIs.
- Maikel Garcia has 36 doubles, five triples, 16 home runs and 57 walks while hitting .289.
- Garcia is currently 117th in home runs and 76th in RBI in the big leagues.
- Vinnie Pasquantino has been solid source of run production for the Royals with 30 long balls and 104 runs batted in.
- Salvador Perez has 34 doubles, 29 home runs and 25 walks while hitting .238.
Royals Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 12 | @ Phillies | L 8-2 | Michael Lorenzen vs Walker Buehler |
| Sept. 13 | @ Phillies | L 8-6 | Ryan Bergert vs Taijuan Walker |
| Sept. 14 | @ Phillies | W 10-3 | Noah Cameron vs Aaron Nola |
| Sept. 16 | Mariners | L 12-5 | Michael Wacha vs Logan Gilbert |
| Sept. 17 | Mariners | W 7-5 | Cole Ragans vs Bryce Miller |
| Sept. 18 | Mariners | - | Stephen Kolek vs Luis Castillo |
| Sept. 19 | Blue Jays | - | Michael Lorenzen vs Max Scherzer |
| Sept. 20 | Blue Jays | - | Noah Cameron vs Shane Bieber |
| Sept. 21 | Blue Jays | - | Michael Wacha vs José Berrios |
| Sept. 23 | @ Angels | - | Cole Ragans vs Jose Soriano |
| Sept. 24 | @ Angels | - | Michael Lorenzen vs Yusei Kikuchi |
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