Mariners remain hot, dispatch Royals

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Teoscar Hernandez and Julio Rodriguez hit home runs and Luis Castillo pitched seven scoreless innings as the Seattle Mariners defeated the visiting Kansas City Royals 3-2 on Sunday afternoon to move into sole possession of first place in the American League West.

Andres Munoz struck out the side in the ninth for his 10th save of the season for the Mariners, who swept the thr