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Guardians Edge Mariners 6-5; DeLauter, Hoskins, Robles Excel

6/29/2026

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Summary

Guardians Complete Comeback

Guardians beat Mariners 6–5 on June 28, 2026, completing a comeback.
Activated that morning, outfielder Chase DeLauter hit a two-run single in the eighth to tie the game.
First baseman Rhys Hoskins then delivered a go-ahead two-run double, giving Cleveland a 6–4 lead.
Victor Robles stole three bases, the first Mariners player to do so in a game since Dylan Moore in 2024.

Summary

Mariners Streak Falters

The Mariners set a franchise-record 13-game streak without scoring four runs, dropping to 42-43, slipping below .500 since May 27 and losing the AL West lead.
Seattle is 12-6 when scoring three runs, yet in June it posted a .198/.285/.340 slash line with runners in scoring position, leaving 14 stranded on Sunday.
Cal Raleigh missed 29 games with an oblique injury and Dominic Canzone played through hamstring pain.

Summary

Guardians Eye Victory

The Guardians can secure a series victory since José Ramírez’s injury by winning tomorrow.
José Ramírez had hamate hook removal surgery and is set to return by July.
Dan Wilson pushed Emerson Hancock’s start back a day, creating a duel with Gavin Williams.
Slade Cecconi used Jakhob Clady’s new pitch-mix and threw six shutout innings.
Kahlil Watson exited after jamming his hand/wrist on a catch; Erik Sabrowski struck out a batter.

History

Historical Context

After the Boston Red Sox became the first MLB team to overturn a 0-3 series deficit in the 2004 ALCS—ending an 86-year World Series drought—the sport has seen few similar turnarounds. On June 28 2026, the Cleveland Guardians rallied from a 4-5 hole with Chase DeLauter’s two-run single and Rhys Hoskins’ double to win 6-5, underscoring how historic comebacks still shape playoff strategies.

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Guardians Complete Comeback

Guardians beat Mariners 6–5 on June 28, 2026, completing a comeback.
Activated that morning, outfielder Chase DeLauter hit a two-run single in the eighth to tie the game.
First baseman Rhys Hoskins then delivered a go-ahead two-run double, giving Cleveland a 6–4 lead.
Victor Robles stole three bases, the first Mariners player to do so in a game since Dylan Moore in 2024.

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