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The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Seattle Mariners 6–4 on March 26 at T-Mobile Park in a spring training matchup that showcased Cleveland's offensive superiority. The Guardians out-hit Seattle 12–6 while posting a .316 batting average and .945 OPS, with two home runs and six RBIs fueling their victory. Cleveland's pitching was equally dominant, allowing just four earned runs across 6.00 innings with a 4.00 ERA while striking out 14 batters. Seattle's offense struggled significantly, managing only six hits with a .188 average and .860 OPS despite four home runs; the Mariners struck out 14 times and left their pitching vulnerable. The home team's pitching staff surrendered 12 hits and six earned runs with a 6.00 ERA, a concerning sign heading into the regular season. Cleveland's balanced approach—strong batting contact combined with strikeout-heavy pitching—proved decisive in this spring contest, suggesting the Guardians may carry momentum into the season's opening stretch.