Mariners' Late Rally Falls Short Against Guardians at Goodyear Ballpark

In a closely contested preseason game at Goodyear Ballpark, the Seattle Mariners faced off against the Cleveland Guardians, culminating in an 8-7 victory for the home team. The Mariners now stand at 6-14 in their preseason record, while the Guardians improved to 8-12. Despite a spirited comeback attempt, Seattle fell just short, leaving fans anticipating what's next for their team.

A Closer Look at Key Performances

The Mariners showcased resilience and skill throughout the game. Notably, Jorge Polanco stood out with an impressive batting average of .667 and drove in two runs, demonstrating his critical role in Seattle's offensive lineup. J.P. Crawford also made significant contributions with a .500 batting average and an on-base plus slugging (OPS) of 1.167, highlighting his ability to get on base and advance runners.

On the pitching side, Emerson Hancock delivered a promising performance from the starting position with an earned run average (ERA) of 0.0 over four innings pitched and striking out two batters per nine innings (K9), showcasing potential stability for Seattle's rotation moving forward.

Guardians' Offensive Surge

The Cleveland Guardians capitalized on their opportunities by amassing eight runs on sixteen hits throughout the game. Their offense was particularly explosive during key moments in the fifth and eighth innings when they scored three and two runs respectively. This offensive surge proved too much for Seattle's bullpen to contain despite their efforts to mount a comeback.

Looking Ahead

The Mariners will look to bounce back as they continue their preseason journey against the San Francisco Giants at Scottsdale Stadium on March 15th at 4:05 PM EDT. Fans eager to see how Seattle adjusts and responds can catch all the action live as they aim for improvement before heading into the regular season.

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