Mariners closer Fernando Rodney struck out one and worked his way around a pair of walks in a scoreless ninth inning, securing a 1-0 win over the Royals and his 10th save of the season on Thursday.

Rodney needed 17 pitches to make it out of the frame unscathed. He is 10 of 11 in save chances with a 2.45 ERA and 21:8 K:BB ratio in 14 2/3 innings.