Mariners avoid sweep, salvage finale vs. Royals

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Julio Rodriguez hit a run-scoring single into right field with two outs in the top of the 10th inning to break a tie and the Seattle Mariners went on to defeat the host Kansas City Royals 6-5 Sunday afternoon to avoid a three-game sweep.

With Josh Rojas the runner at second to open the 10th and the score tied at 3-3, the Mariners' Ryan Bliss put down a sacrifice bunt. Afte