The Corner Rundown: Guardians 6, Mariners 4
March 26, 2026 — Cleveland Guardians at Seattle Mariners — T-Mobile Park, Seattle, Washington
The Guardians opened the 2026 season with a 6-4 win over Seattle on Thursday night, powered by a breakout performance and timely hitting when it mattered most.
🔥 Key Performers
- Chase DeLauter — 3-for-5, 3 runs, 2 HR, 2 RBI. Massive debut impact, set the tone early and finished it late.
- José Ramírez — 1-for-5, 2 RBI. Clutch two-run double in the 7th flipped the game.
- Brayan Rocchio — 2-for-3, 2 RBI. Key fifth-inning double to get Cleveland back in it.
- Tanner Bibee — 5.0 IP, 7 K. Not perfect, but plenty of swing-and-miss.
- Cade Smith — Save. Clean, composed ninth inning.
📝 Game Summary
Cleveland struck first with a DeLauter bomb in the opening frame, but Seattle answered quickly with power of their own. The game turned into a back-and-forth battle until the middle innings.
Rocchio’s two-run double in the fifth swung momentum back to Cleveland, and after Seattle kept it tight, Ramírez delivered the decisive blow in the seventh with a two-run double.
DeLauter added insurance in the ninth with his second homer of the night, and the bullpen shut the door to lock in the Opening Day win.
📊 Notable Stats
- Guardians: 12 hits, Mariners: 6 hits
- DeLauter: 2 HR in season debut
- Bullpen: 4 IP, 1 ER
- Attendance: 44,938
🎥 Watch the Highlights
➡️ Next Game
Date: March 27, 2026
Matchup: Guardians at Mariners
First Pitch: 9:40 PM ET
Probable Starters: Gavin Williams vs. George Kirby
Sources: MLB, ESPN, Reuters