Mariners, Royals Tie 8-8 in Spring Opener

The game was not televised live, with fans limited to radio broadcast and social media highlights. Despite the lack of live coverage, both teams showed flashes of potential in what was otherwise a standard spring training affair with numerous pitching changes.

Bryan Woo impressed in his debut, throwing 28 pitches across 1.1 innings with 11 fastballs and seven sinkers. His sweeper served as his primary offspeed pitch, and he struck out Kyle Isbel with a changeup. "Spring training can be a little bit of a trap," Woo noted postgame, explaining his approach to focusing on weekly work rather than trying new things.