Dominic Canzone hit a two-run single in the seventh inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-2 to move back to .500.

9. The bullpen this season has a 3.61 ERA, ranking 12th. In the month of June, the relievers’ ERA is 1.15. Emmanuel Clase has found his dominating groove. Cade Smith and others are pitching well. That trend needs to continue.

Randy Arozarena broke a tie with an RBI single in a four-run seventh inning as the Seattle Mariners defeated the visiting Cleveland Guardians 7-2 on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series.

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The Cleveland Guardians activated catcher Austin Hedges from the seven-day injured list prior to Friday night's game against the Seattle Mariners. Hedges, 32, was placed on the list retroactive to last June 5 after he was struck on the helmet on a backswing by the New York Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr.

On sing-along fireworks night, the Seattle Mariners treated their fans to the most satisfying display of firepower they’ve mustered in nearly three weeks. It was a 7-2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians that featured everything that’s been missing from their grisly recent spate of play,

Meanwhile, the Guardians are a half-game out of a Wild Card spot before their bout with the Seattle Mariners (33-34) on Friday night. Their starting rotation could use a boost, as right-hander Ben Lively (2-2, 3.22 ERA) is out for the season with a UCL injury, and fellow right-hander Tanner Bibee (4-6) leads the healthy arms with a 3.86 ERA.

Lane Thomas had a rough opening to 2025 and finally decided an IL stint was needed as he dealt with a foot injury. He hopes he's back to himself.

Kahlil Watson has been one of the best hitters in the Guardians organization this season. After posting a 107 WRC+ with a near 31% K rate in AA Akron in 2024, he’s up to a 136 WRC+ and a 25.3% K rate.