Felix Hernandez (1-2, 1.80 ERA) and Kris Medlen (1-1, 6.00 ERA) are on the hill in the first of a three-game series between the Seattle Mariners (11-10) and the Kansas City Royals (12-9) at Safeco Field. Action begins at 10:10 p.m. ET on Friday, Apr. 29 and can be seen on FSKC and RTNW.
Hernandez pitched 7.0 innings in his last outing, surrendering three runs, striking out four and walking two in a 4-2 defeat to the Angels. Robinson Cano (.247, 12 Rs, 8 HRs, 24 RBIs) continued his strong play Wednesday, going 2 for 5 with one run, one home run, and three RBIs. Medlen went 3.2 innings, surrendering seven runs, striking out two and walking three in an 8-3 defeat to the Orioles in his most recent start. Mike Moustakas (.275, 11 Rs, 7 HRs, 11 RBIs) has been successful at the plate for the Royals, going 2 for 5 Wednesday with one run.
Notes
The Seattle batters brought in a solid 10 hits last game. Kansas City has a record of 2-4 when their opponents get that many hits or more.
When they are outhit, the Mariners are 2-7. The Royals have a 2-6 record when opponents outhit them.
Kansas City ranks in the bottom half of the league at 16th when it comes to home runs, hitting 20 this season. Seattle ranks in the top five with 29.
Ranking 24th, Kansas City is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 57 this season. Seattle ranks in the top half at 12th with 69.
The Mariners are 10-7 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Royals are 10-6 when they hit at least one homer.
