Brady Singer, Royals slow Mariners' playoff push

Brady Singer pitched effectively around traffic most of the night, helping the host Kansas City Royals defeat the Seattle Mariners 5-1 on Friday night in the first game of a three-game series.

Singer (10-4) threw seven innings of one-run ball, allowing five hits and two walks while striking out eight.

Seattle (82-68) saw its lead for the final American League wild-card spot slip to three games ahead of the Baltimore Ori