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Can Mariners' Offense Navigate the Guardians' Defense at T-Mobile Park?

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As the Mariners prepare to face off against the Guardians at T-Mobile Park, fans are eager to see if Seattle's offense can maintain its recent momentum. The M’s have shown a mixed bag of performances in their last few games, with a notable victory over the Angels where they managed to secure a win with 11 hits and 3 runs. This offensive prowess was highlighted by their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities, especially in high-pressure situations.


Aug 16, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Matt Brash (47) delivers a pitch against the Kansas City Royals in the ninth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

In contrast, during their game against the Diamondbacks, despite accumulating 12 hits, they struggled to convert these into runs until late in the game. This inconsistency is something that Seattle will need to address as they take on Cleveland's robust defense. The Guardians have been known for their strategic pitching and solid fielding capabilities.


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The Mariners’ pitching staff has also had its ups and downs recently. Against Los Angeles Angels, Seattle's pitchers delivered an impressive performance allowing only two hits throughout nine innings. However, this was not mirrored in their match against Arizona Diamondbacks where they allowed eight runs over eleven innings.


Seattle’s bullpen will be crucial in this upcoming matchup as they face a Guardians lineup that can be unpredictable but dangerous when given opportunities. The Emerald City needs its pitchers to find consistency and control early on if they want to keep Cleveland from gaining any momentum.


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Fielding has been another area where Seattle must remain vigilant. Errors were costly during their loss against Los Angeles Angels earlier this month; however, they've shown improvement since then with clean defensive plays contributing significantly towards securing victories.


T-Mobile Park itself could play an influential role in how this game unfolds – known for being pitcher-friendly due largely due its dimensions which often suppress home run totals compared other venues across league making it imperative both teams capitalize small ball tactics such bunting stealing bases order manufacture runs effectively without relying solely power hitting alone


Fans should expect thrilling contest between these two teams each looking assert dominance within division standings come June 13th when first pitch scheduled take place at 10:10 PM Eastern Time broadcast live ROOT Sports NW network


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