CLEVELAND — In an effort to get him jumpstarted, the Guardians are moving Steven Kwan back to the leadoff spot ahead of their June 27 game against the Seattle Mariners.
A recent series of injuries has left the Guardians searching for offense as they try to keep pace with the Chicago White Sox in the American League Central division. That has led to manager Stephen Vogt re-inserting Kwan into the top spot in the order.
Follow along here for live score updates, analysis and highlights from the Guardians-Mariners game June 27 at Progressive Field.
Below is some pregame information.
Travis Bazzana scores from first, Guardians extend lead vs Mariners
After his second single of the day, rookie Travis Bazzana scored all the way from first on a double down the left-field line from Brayan Rocchio, and the Guardians are on top 4-0. It was a strong hustle play from the former No. 1 overall pick.
Guardians, Mariners score
The Guardians will take a 3-0 lead into the bottom of the fifth inning after Slade Cecconi worked out of a jam.
Cecconi has allowed two hits and a walk and struck out three. He’s also retired Josh Naylor twice (strikeout, groundout). The two were traded for each other.
Cooper Ingle collects first MLB hit, RBI; Guardians lead Mariners
The Guardians have broken the scoreless deadlock, and Cooper Ingle just collected a few MLB firsts with one swing.
First, with two runners on, Khalil Watson put the Guardians on top 1-0 with an RBI double down the right-field line.
That led to Ingle, who singled to right field to score both runners and make it 3-0. Ingle fist-pumped halfway down the first base line.
Slade Cecconi, Logan Gilbert cruising early in Guardians-Mariners matchup
Guardians starter Slade Cecconi and Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert have both looked sharp early.
Cecconi has allowed one hit and struck out one. Gilbert has struck out two and has sat the Guardians down in order through the first two innings.
Cooper Ingle to make MLB debut with Guardians
The Guardians called up catcher prospect Cooper Ingle before their game against the Mariners June 26. Here’s how he fits into their lineup plans.
Guardians lineup vs Mariners
American League Central standings
Where can I watch the Guardians game today?
The June 27 Guardians-Mariners game can be viewed on Guardians TV.
When is the Guardians game today?
The June 27 Guardians-Mariners game is set for a first-pitch time of 7:10 p.m.
Ryan Lewis covers the Guardians for the Akron Beacon Journal. He can be reached at rlewis1@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Guardians score, lineups vs Mariners as Steven Kwan hits leadoff
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