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Mariners Hand Guardians Consecutive Defeats, Take 2-0 Series Lead

Seattle’s offense erupted in a four-run seventh, capped by Jorge Polanco’s ninth-inning single, propelling the team to a 2-0 series lead as they prepare for Sunday's finale.

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Seattle Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby, foreground, stands on the field as Cleveland Guardians' José Ramírez, back left, rounds the bases on a solo home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
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Overview

  • Seattle broke a 2-2 deadlock in Game 1 with a four-run seventh inning highlighted by RBI hits from Randy Arozarena and Dominic Canzone.
  • In Game 2 Jorge Polanco smacked a walk-off RBI single off closer Emmanuel Clase to secure a 4-3 victory in the ninth inning.
  • Guardians starter Gavin Williams lasted only four innings in the opener and Cleveland’s pitching staff ranks fourth in the AL in walks allowed and tied for seventh in home runs surrendered.
  • José Ramírez extended his on-base streak to 39 games, the longest active streak in the majors, by reaching on a fifth-inning walk in Game 1.
  • Sunday’s finale will feature Guardians rookie Luis Ortiz against Mariners prospect Emerson Hancock as Seattle aims to complete the sweep.