You can’t win ’em all if you don’t win the first one.
Well, the Cleveland Guardians delivered in the opening game of the 2026 MLB season, defeating the Seattle Mariners 6-4 in Seattle. It was a coming-out party for rookie outfielder Chase DeLauter, who went 3-for-5 and launched two home runs in the win.
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Opening Day starter Tanner Bibee allowed three home runs of his own, but all three were solo shots for the Mariners, and that’s all they’d muster offensively off the righty. Bibee went five innings allowing four hits, three runs and two walks while striking out seven in a steady season debut before leaving with shoulder inflammation.
Cleveland’s bullpen allowed just one additional run in four innings of work in the win.
MLB: Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee looks to Sonny Gray as an example
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Erik Sabrowski (62) pitches to the Seattle Mariners during the seventh inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Erik Sabrowski (62) pitches to the Seattle Mariners during the seventh inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians right fielder Chase DeLauter (24) scores a run against the Seattle Mariners during the seventh inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Erik Sabrowski (62) pitches to the Seattle Mariners during the seventh inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners designated hitter Dominic Canzone (8) celebrates in the dugout after hitting his second home run of the game against the Cleveland Guardians during the seventh inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Brayan Rocchio (4) scores a run against the Seattle Mariners during the seventh inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians right fielder Chase DeLauter (24) scores a run against the Seattle Mariners during the seventh inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians right fielder Chase DeLauter (24) scores a run against the Seattle Mariners during the seventh inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Brayan Rocchio (4) hits a single against the Seattle Mariners during the seventh inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Gabe Speier (55) pitches to the Cleveland Guardians during the seventh inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners left fielder Randy Arozarena (56) runs the bases after hitting a double against the Cleveland Guardians during the sixth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Brayan Rocchio (4) hits a single against the Seattle Mariners during the seventh inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Brayan Rocchio (4) scores a run against the Seattle Mariners during the seventh inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Connor Brogdon (75) pitches to the Seattle Mariners during the sixth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners left fielder Randy Arozarena (56) leads off second base during the sixth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Connor Brogdon (75) pitches to the Seattle Mariners during the sixth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Jose A. Ferrer (45) pitches to the Cleveland Guardians during the sixth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert (36) in the dugout after leaving the game during the sixth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners right fielder Luke Raley (20) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a home run against the Cleveland Guardians during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners third baseman Brendan Donovan (33) runs the bases after hitting a double against the Cleveland Guardians during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners right fielder Luke Raley (20) runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Cleveland Guardians during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians center fielder Daniel Schneemann (10) scores a run against the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Brayan Rocchio (4) runs the bases after hitting a 2-RBI double against the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians first baseman Rhys Hoskins (8) scores a run against the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Brayan Rocchio (4) hits a 2-RBI double against the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians first baseman Rhys Hoskins (8) hits a single against the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Brayan Rocchio (4) hits a 2-RBI double against the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians right fielder Chase DeLauter (24) runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners third baseman Brendan Donovan (33) runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians right fielder Chase DeLauter (24) runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee (28) pitches to the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee (28) pitches to the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners third baseman Brendan Donovan (33) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a home run against the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians right fielder Chase DeLauter (24) runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners third baseman Brendan Donovan (33) hits a home run against the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) throws the ball to first base during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians right fielder Chase DeLauter (24) and third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) celebrate after DeLauter hit a home run against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert (36) pitches to the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; A United States Air Force C-17 flys over the stadium before the game between the Seattle Mariners and the Cleveland Guardians at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; The 2025 A.L West Championship banner is revealed before the game between the Seattle Mariners and the Cleveland Guardians at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; The Seattle Mariners during batting practice before the game against the Cleveland Guardians at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; View of T-Mobile Park before the game between the Seattle Mariners and the Cleveland Guardians at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians open 2026 MLB season at Seattle Mariners
Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; MLB Opening Day logo on the first base before the game between the Seattle Mariners and the Cleveland Guardians at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
Fans will need alternative viewing means to watch Game 2 of the 2026 season, though, as the series against the M’s continues.
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Here’s how to tune in.
Cleveland Guardians right fielder Chase DeLauter (24) runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at T-Mobile Park.
How to watch Guardians vs Mariners game Friday, March 27
The second game of the opening series against the Mariners will be streaming exclusively on Apple TV.
First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET.
Who are the projected starters in Game 2 between the Guardians and Mariners?
Cleveland Guardians starter Gavin Williams throws a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays on June 25, 2025, in Cleveland.
On the bump for the Guardians following Bibee will be right-hander Gavin Williams.
The 6-foot-6, 26-year-old started 31 games for Cleveland a season ago. He finished with a 12-5 record to accompany a 3.06 ERA. He struck out 173 batters in 167.2 innings, but often had trouble with control. He walked a league-high 83 hitters a season ago, so he’ll look to improve his command to build off what he established a season ago in what was otherwise viewed as the best year of his young career.
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For the Mariners, George Kirby will take the mound for his first start of 2026. Kirby is the opposite end of the coin when compared to Williams, as he walked just 29 batters a season ago — which was a career-high. He finished the 2025 campaign with career worst 4.21 ERA to go with a 10-8 record over the course of 23 starts.
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