Guardians score, recap vs Mariners as Seattle beats up Cleveland bullpen

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Guardians score, recap vs Mariners as Seattle beats up Cleveland bullpen

Ryan Lewis, Akron Beacon Journal · Akron Beacon Journal

Fri, Jun 26, 2026 ·

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CLEVELAND — A short-handed Guardians team opened a three-game series against the Seattle Mariners June 26 at Progressive Field with a 3-1 loss.

The Guardians are still without Jose Ramirez , Chase DeLauter and Angel Martinez, all of whom are on the injured list as Cleveland searches for offense to replace them.

Joey Cantillo took the mound for Cleveland and put forth a strong start, but Seattle went to work on the Cleveland bullpen to win it.

Here's how the June 26 Guardians-Mariners game unfolded.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - JUNE 26: Cooper Ingle #30 of the Cleveland Guardians bats during the first inning of his Major League debut against the Seattle Mariners at Progressive Field on June 26, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
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CLEVELAND, OHIO - JUNE 26: A view of the MLB Debut patch on the Nike jersey worn by Cooper Ingle #30 of the Cleveland Guardians prior to his Major League debut against the Seattle Mariners at Progressive Field on June 26, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
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CLEVELAND, OHIO - JUNE 26: Joey Cantillo #54 of the Cleveland Guardians throws a pitch during the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at Progressive Field on June 26, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
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CLEVELAND, OHIO - JUNE 26: Luis Castillo #58 of the Seattle Mariners throws a pitch during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on June 26, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
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CLEVELAND, OHIO - JUNE 26: Colt Emerson #4 of the Seattle Mariners celebrates with teammates after hitting a solo home run during the third inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on June 26, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
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CLEVELAND, OHIO - JUNE 26: Kahlil Watson #31 of the Cleveland Guardians hits an RBI double during the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at Progressive Field on June 26, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
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Jun 26, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Joey Cantillo (54) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Jun 26, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians first baseman Kyle Manzardo (9) singles in the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Jun 26, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians designated hitter Cooper Ingle (30) stands at the plate in the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Jun 26, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians right fielder Kahlil Watson (31) runs the bases in the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Jun 26, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians designated hitter Cooper Ingle (30) swings in the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Jun 26, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio (4) turns a double play in front of second baseman Travis Bazzana (37) in the second inning against the Seattle Mariners at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Jun 26, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) walks on the field in the second inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Mariners beat the Guardians

Mariners closer Andres Munoz worked a 1-2-3 ninth to earn the save, as Seattle wins the series-opening game 3-1.

Guardians trail Mariners in 9th inning

The Guardians will take a 3-1 deficit into the ninth inning. Matt Festa is entering the game to pitch.

In the bottom of the ninth, Kyle Manzardo , Brayan Rocchio and Khalil Watson will be due up.

Mariners add to their lead against Daniel Espino

Daniel Espino's rough stretch has continued, as with a runner in scoring position, Julio Rodriguez roped a single that dropped in front of Steven Kwan in left field, and the Mariners now lead 3-1 in the top of the eighth.

Mariners take the lead vs Tim Herrin , Guardians

Tim Herrin entered the game and committed one of the worst sins of a reliever: he walked the first two hitters he faced.

Herrin induced Josh Naylor into a double play, but J.P. Crawford followed with a grounder up the middle that couldn't be corralled, and the Mariners took a 2-1 lead in the top of the seventh inning.

Joey Cantillo, Luis Castillo in pitchers' duel

Tim Herrin will take the mound in the top of the seventh inning in a tied 1-1 game, ending Joey Cantillo's night.

Cantillo had a great night, striking out nine and allowing just two hits and one run. He's looked sharper over his last few outings.

Mariners starter Luis Castillo has also been sharp, striking out four and allowing four hits.

Guardians score update

The Guardians and Mariners will enter the top of the fifth inning still tied 1-1.

Cooper Ingle did just draw his first major-league walk, but the Guardians lineup couldn't bring him home.

Joey Cantillo through four innings has struck out eight and allowed only one hit, it just happened to be Emerson's score-tying home run.

Colt Emerson blasts home run

Colt Emerson, an Ohio native, has tied it up with a solo home run to right field in the top of the third inning. It was the first hit allowed by Joey Cantillo, who had breezed through the lineup until that moment.

It's 1-1 heading to the bottom of the third.

Cooper Ingle MLB debut

In his first MLB at-bat, Cooper Ingle ran into a curious situation: do you have the green light on a 3-0 pitch in your very first at-bat?

The answers appears to be yes, as Ingle was given a pitch that caught plenty of the plate, and he swung away, grounding into an inning-ending groundout.

Guardians-Mariners score update

The Guardians have struck first. In the bottom of the first inning, Khalil Watson -- hitting cleanup due to the series of injuries to Cleveland's lineup -- drove a double off the wall in left field to score Kyle Manzardo, giving Joey Cantillo and the Guardians a 1-0 lead.

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