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Royals’ skid continues in 6-0 loss to the Mariners

Yordano Ventura was knocked around in the first inning

The Royals have lost five straight for first time since 2014

Kansas City has lost its last seven on the road

SEATTLE

At just past 4:45 p.m. Saturday, a quiet and morose clubhouse was awakened by the sight of an old friend. Raul Ibanez, the former Royal and venerable clubhouse sage, sauntered through a doorway here at Safeco Field and began handing out handshakes and hugs.

His presence enlivened a room that wore the frustration of four straight losses. Salvador Perez could not smiling. Omar Infante and Kendrys Morales surrounded their former teammate as the stories and jokes began to fly.