Vinnie Pasquantino had a two-run single in the seventh inning and the Kansas City Royals beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2.

Missed opportunities plagued the Seattle Mariners in their series split against the Kansas City Royals from June 30-July 3. The Mariners, with an opportunity to win the four-game series, lost 3-2 to the Royals on Thursday and left two in scoring position in the bottom of the ninth inning.

Seattle scored twice against the KC bullpen in the seventh inning. Mariners star outfielder Randy Arozarena continued to be a thorn in the Royals' side, hitting his fourth home run of the series as the hosts won 3-2. The Royals had their chances.

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The Seattle Mariners got timely hits when they needed to and let the bullpen handle the rest in a 3-2 win against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday

What’s next: The Royals continue their four-game series against the Mariners. On Wednesday, Royals rookie Noah Cameron (2-4, 2.79 ERA) will start opposite Mariners hurler Logan Gilbert (2-2, 3.55 ERA) at T-Mobile Park.

Evans was one out away from finishing a sixth inning of work before he got stung by Salvador Perez, who got his barrel on a sweeper off the plate and knocked it for a double. Casey Legumina came in and struggled to find the zone, walking his first hitter, but was able to get John Rave first-pitch swinging to end the threat.