Seattle pounded Kansas City 11-3. Royals’ starter Dan Reichert fell to 8-7 allowing 4 runs in five innings. Relievers Kris Wilson and Ricky Bottalico allowed 7 runs in 2 and 2/3 innings. For Seattle, Freddy Garcia won his third straight start and Edgar Martinez hit his 34th home run. Mike Sweeney hit a pair of homers in a losing effort for the Royals, giving him 27 for the season.
