Well, the start of a new season isn’t always going to be pretty.
But it’s hard to believe that manager Stephen Vogt expected the Cleveland Guardians to get shutout just a night removed from an extra-innings comeback victory.
On Sunday, March 29, the Guardians took on the Seattle Mariners for game four of the opening series of 2026, with the Mariners’ bats flowing from start to finish. They were able to record nine hits and draw five walks, en route to scoring eight runs, all while the Guardians scored zero runs and only got on base three times.
Following the disappointing showing for Cleveland’s lineup, Vogt spoke to the media with frustration, but understanding that the Mariners’ pitchers, specifically starter Emerson Hancock, were also just having a great night on the mound.
“We were just underneath the ball all day,