Northwest Sports Update Ms sweep Guardians, Bells keep rolling, Sounders kick off Club World Cup and more

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The Seattle Mariners aim to extend their winning streak against the Boston Red Sox following a successful sweep of the Cleveland Guardians, highlighted by a 6-0 victory on Father's Day. Emerson Hancock delivered an impressive performance with seven scoreless innings, while J. P. Crawford contributed with a grand slam in the series finale. The Mariners currently sit 4.

5 games behind the first-place Houston Astros in a fiercely competitive AL West. All-Star Logan Gilbert returns to the mound tonight for the Mariners, marking his first start since April 25. The Red Sox, on the other hand, are chasing their sixth consecutive win, creating a challenging matchup for Seattle. Coverage begins at 5:30 PM on KGMI, with the first pitch scheduled for 6:40 PM. In related news, Cal Raleigh leads American League catchers in All-Star voting, while Julio Rodriguez ranks ninth among AL outfielders.

The Mariners' recent performance and the return of Gilbert could prove pivotal as they seek to close the gap in the standings.

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