Seattle Mariners' Ty France watches his double to center field against the Cleveland Guardians during the sixth inning during an opening day baseball game Thursday, March 30, 2023, in Seattle.
March 31, 2023
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March 31, 2023 10:50 a.m.
Pitch clock sparks Mariners rally for 3-0 win over Guardians
SEATTLE (AP) — J.P. Crawford was the beneficiary of a pitch-clock violation. One big swing from Ty France made certain it became noteworthy on opening day. 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.