Cleveland Guardians at Seattle Mariners 4/2/23

The Cleveland Guardians will play their fourth game of the year Sunday afternoon in Seattle against the Seattle Mariners. Cleveland comes into their fourth game of the year following a five run win over Seattle Friday night. Hunter Gaddis got to start for Cleveland giving up four runs on five hits across 3.2 innings of work resulting in a no decision. Nick Sandlin came on to record 4 outs and give up no runs to pick up the victory. The Cleveland bullpen was immaculate for the rest of the game as well giving up no runs on one hit over the final four innings. 

Offensively Cleveland hit the ball well with thirteen hits and 39 bats including six hits with runners in scoring position to drive in nine runs. Steven Kwan led the way for the Cleveland offense with two hits and four at bats to drive in five total runs. Josh Naylor and Amed Rosario drove in two runs as well.

The Seattle Mariners come into Sunday following the big loss to Cleveland in their last game. Robbie Ray got the start for Seattle on Friday giving up five runs on four hits across 3.1 innings resulting in the loss. The Seattle bullpen was terrible as well allowing four more runs on five hits over the final 5.2 innings of the game. 

Offensively Seattle struggled immensely with only seven hits and 34 bats including just three hits with runners in scoring position to leave seven men on base. Cal Raeligh led the way for the Seattle offense with one hit and four at bats to drive in two runs. Kolten Wong and Julio Rodriguez chipped in as well driving in one run each.

This is the 4th game of this series as it has been a back and forth affair up until now. Look for the Mariners to do enough Sunday to get the win to close the first series of the year. Seattle is one of the best home teams in the league and will defend their field Sunday. Take the Mariners to do enough to get another win Sunday at home against Cleveland. Final Score Prediction, Seattle Mariners win 7-2.