


The big question tonight, and one that everyone knew was coming, is how the pitch clock might alter a pitcher's mindset on the mound.
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After Karinchak's inning unraveled following the pitch clock penalty, Ty France hit a three-run home run that just cleared the right-field wall. Ty France hits 3-run home run to put Mariners up 3-0īottom 8th: The scoreless tie has been broken in a big way. Top 9th: The Guardians brought the potential tying run to the plate in the form of Josh Bell, but he grounded out to end it. How the Central is won or lost: The top 3 factors to determine whether Cleveland Guardians win or lose AL Central in 2023Ĭheck back throughout the night for live updates. The starting rotation will also be without Triston McKenzie for potentially the first two months of the regular season after he went down with a teres major muscle strain in his shoulder. All-Star second baseman Andres Gimenez and reliever Trevor Stephan were both signed to long-term contract extensions. The Guardians have already made plenty of news this week. This is the way: The Guardians know their brand of baseball can be demanding - and they're fine with that The Mariners were swept in their first matchup against the Houston Astros, meaning the franchise still hasn't won a playoff game in more than 20 years. The Guardians were ousted by the New York Yankees in Game 5 of the American League Division Series. For the Mariners, it was the first time they punched their ticket to the playoffs since 2001.īut both teams ended up wanting more. It's a matchup of two clubs that made somewhat surprising trips to the postseason in 2022. Thursday in Seattle against the Mariners. The Guardians open the 2023 season at 10:10 p.m. Well, late-night baseball, for those in Northeast Ohio. View Gallery: PHOTOS: Guardians at Mariners on Opening Dayīaseball is back.
