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Mariners' Jorge Polanco and Guardians Set for Thrilling Clash at T-Mobile Park

First Inning


As the Mariners prepare to host the Guardians at T-Mobile Park, all eyes will be on Jorge Polanco, the infield dynamo who has been a consistent performer for the M’s. Over the last three games, Polanco has showcased his prowess with a batting average of .317 and an OPS of 0.667. His fielding has been impeccable, maintaining a perfect fielding percentage across these matchups. In their recent game against the Diamondbacks on June 11th, Polanco demonstrated his hitting ability with an impressive .250 average.


Aug 21, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA;  Seattle Mariners right fielder Teoscar Hernandez (35) catches a fly ball hit by Chicago White Sox right fielder Oscar Colas (22) during the seventh inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports

On the mound for the Mariners, Bryan Woo will be looking to improve upon his recent performances. Despite a challenging outing against Arizona where he posted an ERA of 7.5 and WHIP of 1.3333, Woo's potential remains evident with a K/9 rate of 4.5 over that game. Meanwhile, Matt Brash continues to be a reliable arm in relief, boasting an ERA of 0.0 and WHIP of 1.0 in his last appearance.


For the Guardians, José Ramírez stands out as their key player to watch. The third baseman has been consistent at bat with an OPS of 0.9 over his last three games and maintains a solid presence on defense with a perfect fielding percentage in two out of three games.


Middle Innings


As we move into the middle innings, Randy Arozarena's performance could prove pivotal for Seattle's offense. Arozarena has shown flashes of brilliance with an OPS of 1.4 in one game against Arizona but needs to find consistency moving forward.


Cal Raleigh also offers promise behind the plate; despite some struggles in recent games with an average hovering around .200, Raleigh's ability to work counts is reflected by his high pitch count per at-bat.


For Cleveland, Kyle Manzardo emerges as another offensive threat following his standout performance against Cincinnati where he hit .667 with two RBIs and an OPS of 1.667.


Pitching-wise for Cleveland, Logan Allen will look to continue his strong form after securing a win against Cincinnati while posting an ERA of just 3.0 along with nine strikeouts per nine innings pitched.


Final Innings


In the final innings, Julio Rodríguez’s contributions could be crucial for Seattle’s chances against Cleveland’s bullpen which includes Emmanuel Clase who holds a pristine ERA and WHIP from recent outings along with nine strikeouts per nine innings pitched.


Rodríguez has maintained steady offensive production throughout this stretch but will need support from teammates like Dominic Canzone whose slugging percentage reached up to .667 during one game versus Arizona.


The Guardians’ bullpen depth is further highlighted by Nic Enright whose recent performances include zero earned runs allowed across multiple appearances coupled with low WHIP figures indicating effective control on the mound.


With both teams showcasing talent across their rosters heading into this matchup scheduled for June 14th at T-Mobile Park in Seattle – fans can catch all action live on CLEG network – expect thrilling baseball moments as these clubs battle it out under bright lights!


Join us as we anticipate another exciting chapter between these storied franchises! Share this article if you're ready for some thrilling baseball action!

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