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The Cleveland Guardians edged the Seattle Mariners 4–3 on June 27 at Progressive Field in a low-scoring affair that stayed well under the Vegas total of 7.5. Neither offense broke through convincingly, with Cleveland managing just 7 hits and a .227 batting average while Seattle countered with 8 hits and a .230 average; the Mariners' lone home run provided their only real power threat. Cleveland's pitching staff struck out 8 batters while allowing 8 hits and 3 earned runs over an ERA of 3.77, though a defensive error proved costly in a one-run game. Seattle's pitching was equally stingy, posting a 3.68 ERA with 8 strikeouts but surrendering 4 earned runs on 7 hits, and the Mariners' three walks went unused in a game where neither team capitalized on scoring opportunities. The tight contest underscores both teams' recent offensive struggles, with combined batting averages hovering near .230 and limited run production despite decent pitch counts. Cleveland's defensive miscue may prove the difference-maker in a division race where run differential and clutch execution are paramount.