Seattle Mariners Land FIRST WIN on Back of Cole Young, Luke Raley vs. Cleveland Guardians | Ep. 43

Seattle Mariners get their FIRST WIN of 2026! And it wasn’t just a win… it was a glimpse of what this team can actually be.

In this episode of Hold My Trident, we break down the Mariners’ 5-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians — from George Kirby’s strong outing, to Cole Young’s breakout moment, and a bullpen that looked LOCKED IN.

But here’s the real story…

👉 The bottom of the lineup is carrying early
👉 The top of the order is struggling (for now…)
👉 And this team is already showing signs of being different than last year

We dive into:

Why George Kirby looked dominant… but still not perfect
Cole Young’s impact (bat + glove) and why it matters long-term
Luke Raley’s return and what he brings when healthy
Concerns around Julio Rodríguez, Cal Raleigh, and Josh Naylor early struggles
How the Mariners bullpen (Muñoz, Brash, Bizzarro) shut it down
Early thoughts on the ABS challenge system and how it’s changing the game
Preview of Bryan Woo vs Cantillo and whether lineup changes are coming

This is the kind of win that shows depth… and depth is what separates contenders from pretenders.

If this is the version of the Mariners we’re getting in 2026… 👀

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Game reactions, breakdowns, storylines you won’t hear anywhere else.

🎙️ Listen on audio:
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