Guardians Serve Up a Walk-Off Win Topping Mariners in Extras

Photo by Charles Murray

Cleveland- The Guardians wrapped up their home opener series with the Mariners on Sunday. It’s only the first week of April yet this series could possibly hold playoff implications. Due to Cleveland winning the season series with Seattle they would hold the postseason tiebreaker. It’s early in the season to be thinking playoffs nonetheless the Guardians hold the upper hand if the scenario would present itself. The Mariners are forecasted to be a contender.

Zach Plesac produced a solid outing going seven innings, giving up two runs on five hits and fanning six. Plesac felt really well today and spoke about how his teammates still never feel out of any game.

Zach Plesac says everything felt good today, and he was in attack mode all afternoon. #ForTheLand pic.twitter.com/U21adQ50OL

— Bally Sports Cleveland (@BallySportsCLE) April 9, 2023

Relief pitcher, Tim Herrin, recorded the win after entering the game in the top of the 12th. This marks Herrin’s first career victory.

Will Brennan tallied his first-ever game-tying hits with a two-out double in the 9th and a one-out single in the 11th. Leading the rally Brennan marked his first career hit in the 9th-inning or later. His late inning hits also makes him the first Cleveland batter with two game-tying hits in the 9th-inning or later since at least 1973.

Josh Bell has been struggling since joining his new club however being a part of a Cleveland walk-off might just be the spark Bell needs. He recorded his first walk-off plate appearance since July 15, 2018, while a member of the Pirates, with a fielder’s choice that scored Jose Ramirez. Bell has expressed his respect of the team’s never-quit attitude and he was right in the mix of it today.

With the 7-6 victory the Guardians are 6-4 on the season. The Yankees will come to town on Monday for a 3-game series. First pitch for Monday’s game is 6:10.

The last time Cleveland faced New York was in Game 5 of the ALDS last season. Will be interesting to see if any “babies are rocked” in Cleveland.