Northwest Sports Update Ms finish off Royals for division lead, Storm play decisive Game 3 in Vegas, Thursday Night Football in Bellingham and more

Bellingham, WALocal News

The Seattle Mariners defeated the Kansas City Royals 2-0, reclaiming the division lead and tying with the Houston Astros in the American League West. Luis Castillo's six shutout innings were instrumental in the victory, while Jorge Polanco and JP Crawford contributed with key RBI doubles. This win marks Seattle's impressive run of 11 victories in their last 12 games. The Mariners' upcoming series against the Astros will be crucial, as both teams hold a record of 84 wins and 69 losses with only nine games left in the regular season. All-Star Bryan Woo will start for the Mariners in the series opener, aiming to give the team a strong start.

Coverage begins at 4:00 PM tomorrow, with first pitch scheduled for 5:10 PM on KGMI. Meanwhile, the Seattle Storm faces a must-win Game 3 against the Las Vegas Aces tonight, having snapped the Aces' 17-game win streak in Game 2. The stakes are high, as the winner will advance to the Final Four of the WNBA Playoffs.

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