Mariners leverage mistakes to edge Guardians 3-1 in Cleveland

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Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Mariners leverage mistakes to edge Guardians 3-1 in Cleveland
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The Seattle Mariners secured a 3-1 victory against the Cleveland Guardians on June 26, 2026, in Cleveland. Despite a strong performance by Guardians pitcher Joey Cantillo, who used his curveball with high effectiveness, the Mariners capitalized on Cleveland's errors in the final innings. Colt Emerson hit a home run, marking a significant moment during his first game at the park as a player. Luis Castillo also pitched well for Seattle, allowing them to maintain a lead when Cantillo exited the game. The Mariners' bullpen effectively shut down Cleveland's offense, ensuring the victory.

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  • Mariners win 3-1 against Guardians in Cleveland.
  • Joey Cantillo pitches well but leaves game with a lead.
  • Colt Emerson hits home run in his hometown debut.
  • Luis Castillo contributes with solid innings for Seattle.
  • Seattle's bullpen retires all nine batters faced.
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  • 2:47 AMYahoo SportsCantillo’s curveball not enough for Cleveland, M’s win 3-1
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Despite the Mariners winning this afternoon’s game against the Guardians, the big story was a standout performance from Cleveland’s starter, Joey Cantillo, and his newfound love of the curveball. The curveball’s fallen out of fashion in MLB lately. Just 8.2% of the pitches this season have been big benders, the second-lowest since 2008, despite the […]

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