Mariners suffer late meltdown, fall out of first place in AL West
Mariners’ 6-5 defeat by the Guardians knocks Seattle out of AL West lead
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Seattle fell to a 6-5 loss against Cleveland after a late‑game collapse, surrendering first place in the AL West on June 28, 2026. Coverage from Lookout Landing, Cleveland.com, Covering the Corner and The Seattle Times highlights the “disaster inning” that turned a tied game into a loss and notes the shift in division standings.
Analysts note the upcoming Game #85 preview for Seattle at Cleveland, indicating the Mariners will look to rebound in the next series while the Guardians aim to extend their advantage, according to the same outlets.
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Quick answers
What was the final score of the Mariners’ loss?
The Mariners lost 6-5 to the Cleveland Guardians.
Which team took the AL West lead after the game?
The loss caused Seattle to fall out of first place; the standings shift is noted but the new leader is not specified in the coverage.
When is the next Mariners‑Guardians matchup?
The next meeting is previewed as Game #85 on June 28, 2026, according to Lookout Landing.
Coverage (8)
- Guardians 6-5 Mariners (Jun 28, 2026) Game Recap ESPN · 1h ago
- Guardians stun Mariners 6-5 Sunday with five-run eighth inning comeback KOMO · 5h ago
- Guards' comeback victory over Mariners 'as big of a win as we've had all year' MLB.com · 5h ago
- Disaster inning undoes Mariners in 6-5 loss to Guardians Lookout Landing · 5h ago
- Cleveland Guardians, Seattle Mariners starting lineups for June 28, 2026: Game 84 Cleveland.com · 5h ago
- Cleveland Takes Series from Seattle in Sunday Victory Covering the Corner · 5h ago
- Mariners Game #85 Preview and Discussion, 6/28/26: SEA at CLE Lookout Landing · 5h ago
- Mariners suffer late meltdown, fall out of first place in AL West The Seattle Times · 5h ago
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