Mariners Sweep Guardians Behind J.P. Crawford Grand Slam

J.P. Crawford celebrated his first Father's Day as a dad with a grand slam off Cleveland starter Luis Ortiz, leading the Seattle Mariners to a 6-0 victory and completing a three-game sweep over the Guardians. This powerful hit, his fifth career grand slam and first since June 2024, helped the Mariners break out of a slump after losing eight of their previous nine games. Crawford has been on a hot streak this season, hitting .362 over his last 15 games and providing leadership to younger teammates, while overcoming an injury-plagued 2024. Mariners' pitcher Emerson Hancock contributed significantly by tossing seven scoreless innings, and relievers finished the combined shutout, marking Seattle's second of the season. Crawford's performance at the plate, particularly with runners on base, continues to be exceptional, maintaining a career .400 batting average in bases-loaded situations. His leadership and consistency have been vital as the Mariners aim to build momentum in the 2025 season.