Logan Evans Shines Despite Mariners' Loss to Royals

Seattle Mariners rookie Logan Evans pitched 5.2 scoreless innings in his return to the majors, marking his eighth consecutive start of at least five innings—a franchise record for a rookie. Despite Evans' strong performance, the Mariners lost 3-2 to the Kansas City Royals after the bullpen gave up three runs in the seventh inning. Evans allowed just three hits, one walk, and struck out three, lowering his season ERA to 2.96 over 45.2 innings. With Bryce Miller sidelined by an elbow injury and Emerson Hancock demoted, Evans is expected to stay in the rotation through the All-Star break. The Mariners currently hold the final wild card spot but are challenged by offensive struggles and bullpen fatigue. Their schedule continues with a homestand against the Pittsburgh Pirates before a needed off day.