Mariners vs. Guardians: Preview and Insights for Game 3, March 28, 2026

The Seattle Mariners head into Game 3 against the Guardians on March 28, 2026. They still have not recorded a single in the first two games.

Historic oddity

No club has ever begun a season with two games and zero singles. Nine teams have gone two straight games without a single in other contexts. No team has ever gone three consecutive games without a single.

Lineup adjustments

Seattle is presenting its first “facing a lefty starter” lineup of 2026. Rob Refsnyder replaces Dom Canzone as designated hitter and will lead off.

Victor Robles moves into right field and bats seventh. Cole Young remains at second base, suggesting he is not locked into a platoon with Ryan Bliss. Young logged the most reps against lefties in Spring Training.

Starting pitching matchup

Bryan Woo gets the ball for the Mariners in his first start of the year. The Seattle Times described the club’s plan to protect Woo by maximizing rest between his starts.

The Guardians will counter with left-hander Joey Cantillo. Cantillo spent last year split between the bullpen and rotation.

Cantillo profile

After moving to the rotation in July, Cantillo posted a 2.96 ERA across 13 starts. His 3.21 FIP accompanied that stretch.

His changeup was a standout. That pitch generated a 49.4% whiff rate last year. His curveball grades better than his slider, though he tested a new slider grip this spring. Command remains his main concern, but his walk rate improved after moving into the rotation.

Storylines and coverage

Filmogaz.com will publish three pieces around each game this season. Expect a pregame preview with starting lineups and game-thread functionality.

Postgame coverage will include a turning-points chart released immediately. A full recap will follow. Filmogaz.com plans this sequence for all 162 games.

Additional notes and broadcast

J.P. Crawford has returned to Seattle while rehabbing a shoulder injury. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. PDT.

The game airs on Mariners TV with Aaron Goldsmith, Ryan Rowland-Smith, and Angie Mentink. Radio coverage is on 710 ESPN with Rick Rizzs and Gary Hill Jr.

This piece serves as a concise Mariners vs. Guardians preview and insights ahead of Game 3, March 28, 2026. Expect updates as the series unfolds.