The Seattle Mariners have scored scored eight or more runs in six games on their way to a 9-2 record. They scored a total of 29 runs through their three-game series against the Chicago White Sox over the weekend, and I like the Mariners to stay hot at the plate here against KC right-hander Homer Bailey.

Bailey (0-0, 5.40) was tagged with three runs in five innings against Minnesota in his season opener. He might not be able to count on much back up from a Royals' pen that has allowed 21 runs on 29 hits and 21 walks in 23 1/3 innings for an 8.10 ERA.

Felix Hernandez (1-0, 1.69 ERA) will take the ball for Seattle. The veteran right-hander posted a 5.55 ERA last year but was sharp in his first start of 2019, giving up just one earned run over 5 1/3 innings against the Dodgers. Hernandez owns a 3.26 ERA in 16 career starts against the Royals.

The Mariners are 5-0 in the last five head-to-head meetings with KC.

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