The Guardians are going to go 161-1 this season.
Crawford's walk helped by a timer infraction called on James Karinchak sparked an eighth-inning rally that was capped by France's three-run homer, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 on Thursday night.
Crawford walked on a 3-2 pitch but only after being gifted a ball when Karinchak committed the lone pitch-clock violation of the game with the count 0-2. The reliever was clearly rattled, firing the pitch after the violation to the backstop. Crawford fouled off a couple of pitches and eventually walked on a check-swing that Cleveland argued should have been a foul ball.“It happens and you're hoping that doesn't spur on more, but James had a tough inning ...
Until the eighth, pitching was the story for both teams looking to replicate their playoff runs from last season. It was a scary moment at first as Will Brennan’s line drive struck the back of Castillo’s head, with most of the impact appearing to be absorbed by the pitcher's dreadlocks. Castillo said it was about 50/50 between impact on his head and his hair.Three relievers finished the four-hitter. Paul Sewald worked a hitless eighth.
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