Mariners drop close game to Guardians, 6-5, in season finale
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 10:25 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
The Seattle Mariners fell to the Cleveland Guardians, 6-5, on June 28 at Progressive Field. Despite breaking a scoring drought with five runs, a critical bullpen collapse in the eighth inning cost them the game. Mariners left 14 runners on base, squandering key scoring opportunities throughout. Starting pitcher Emerson Hancock allowed one run while facing a bases-loaded situation, but was unable to prevent the subsequent bullpen issues.
- •Mariners scored five runs but failed to secure the lead.
- •Emerson Hancock allowed one run despite a tough fifth inning.
- •Mariners left 14 runners on base during the game.
- •A bullpen meltdown occurred in the eighth inning.
- •Cleveland's shoddy defense did not help the Mariners capitalize.
- 10:25 PMYahoo Sports — Disaster inning undoes Mariners in 6-5 loss to Guardians
"Mariners finally break three-run scoring rut but not enough in loss to Guardians, 6-5
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