Mariners Photos: M’s take on defending world champions, Kansas City Royals Originally published April 29, 2016 at 9:39 pmUpdated April 30, 2016 at 10:29 am The Mariner's beat the defending world champion Kansas City Royals, 1-0. Share story By Dean Rutz Seattle Times staff photographer Dean Rutz: drutz@seattletimes.com.