Mariners fall flat in opening day loss to Guardians
SEATTLE — The opening game of the 2026 season provided all the pomp and circumstance expected, including the red, er, magenta carpet, ceremonial first pitch and decorative bunting placed strategically in T-Mobile Park. The Mariners made it an event. But they couldn’t make it a victory. For the 44,938 fans in the sellout crowd on Thursday evening and those who were actually able to watch via stream or on cable, game No. 1 of 162 — a 6-4 loss to the...

