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The Seattle Mariners defeated the Cleveland Guardians 5–1 on March 27 at T-Mobile Park in a spring training matchup that showcased Seattle's power advantage despite modest offensive efficiency. The Mariners managed just three hits but capitalized with two home runs and five RBIs, posting a .803 OPS while striking out 10 times. Cleveland's pitching staff struggled significantly, allowing five earned runs across the outing while walking seven batters, resulting in a bloated 4.76 ERA. The Guardians' lineup recorded four hits with a single home run and one RBI, finishing with a .733 OPS and matching Seattle's 10 strikeouts. Seattle's pitching proved more effective, limiting Cleveland to three hits and one earned run while recording nine strikeouts with a 3.50 ERA. The defensive contrast was stark, with the Mariners committing no errors while the Guardians also remained clean defensively. This result suggests Cleveland's pitching depth may need monitoring as the regular season approaches.