KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Luke Hochevar scattered five hits over seven innings and David DeJesus doubled in two runs, helping the Kansas City Royals defeat the Seattle Mariners 3-1 on Friday night.

Hochevar limited the Mariners to four singles the first six innings, but Adrian Beltre opened the seventh with a double. Beltre went to third on Jeremy Reed’s ground out and scored on Miguel Cario’s ground out to shortstop Mike Aviles for the only Seattle run.

Hochevar (6-7) left after seven innings, allowing one run on four hits, while striking out four and walking none.

Ramon Ramirez worked a scoreless eighth, and Joakim Soria pitched a flawless ninth to log his 25th save in 27 opportunities. Soria tied a Royals’ record of saves before the All-Star break. Jeff Montgomery saved 25 games before the 1993 game.