Heartbreaking Loss for the Mariners 
As a die-hard Seattle Mariners fan, it's always tough to see a game slip through our fingers like this one. We started off strong but couldn't maintain the momentum. Let's break down this rollercoaster of a game.Early Fireworks from the Mariners 
The top of the 1st inning had us all cheering when J.P. Crawford legged out an infield single, followed by a monster homer from Dylan Moore that traveled 418 feet! This early 2-run lead had us feeling confident. Julio Rodriguez also got on base with a single, but unfortunately, a double play and a ground out ended the inning. Guardians Answer Back 
In the bottom of the 1st, the Guardians quickly responded. Steven Kwan doubled, setting the stage for a tense inning. Though the crowd held their breath when Andres Gimenez singled Kwan to third, relief came as Jose Ramirez flied out. However, a ground out from Josh Naylor allowed Kwan to score, making it 2-1.Tough Middle Innings 
In the 2nd inning, the spotlight was on Will Brennan from the Guardians, who tied the game with a 401-foot homer. Our bats were quieter during the following frames, and we couldn't capitalize on a few good opportunities. Fast forward to the 5th inning, when Andres Gimenez launched a two-run bomb to center field, putting the Guardians up 4-3. They tacked on another run with a Josh Naylor double, making it 5-3.Late-Inning Drama & Disappointments
Despite our best efforts in the late innings, like Victor Robles getting an infield single and Ryan Bliss drawing a walk in the 7th, we couldn't drive them home. The Guardians' bullpen was lights out, especially in the 8th and 9th innings when Cal Raleigh, Ty France, and Luke Raley went down swinging. To add insult to injury, Will Brennan hit another homer in the bottom of the 8th, making it 6-3 and putting the nail in the coffin.
Final Thoughts 
It's always tough to swallow a 6-3 loss, especially when you start with such promise. We had moments of brilliance, like the early home run from Moore and solid baserunning. But the Guardians' timely hitting and strong bullpen proved too much for our guys today.Here's to bouncing back in the next game! Keep the faith, M's fans!
Scoreboard for Mariners @ Guardians (June 20th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 |