Hancock tosses 6 no-hit innings, Donovan homers as Mariners beat Guardians 8-0

Seattle pitcher Emerson Hancock sets career high with 9 strikeouts in dominant outing.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 2:33am

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Emerson Hancock threw six hitless innings and Brendan Donovan hit a three-run homer as the Seattle Mariners defeated the Cleveland Guardians 8-0 on Sunday to earn a four-game split in their season-opening series. Hancock, who won a spot in the Mariners' rotation due to an injury to Bryce Miller, set a career high with nine strikeouts and was perfect through six innings before allowing a hit in the seventh.

Why it matters

Hancock's dominant performance is a promising sign for the Mariners, who are looking to build on their success from last season. The win also keeps Seattle competitive in the AL West division race early in the year.

The details

Hancock (1-0) was in complete control, walking just one batter and hitting another while striking out nine. The Guardians' first hit came when rookie Chase DeLauter singled to right field leading off the seventh inning. Daniel Schneemann also singled for Cleveland in the eighth. Seattle's offense provided plenty of support, with Donovan's three-run homer and RBI hits from Leo Rivas, Randy Arozarena, and Luke Raley.

  • Hancock struck out nine batters, setting a career high.
  • Hancock's no-hit bid ended when Chase DeLauter singled in the seventh inning.

The players

Emerson Hancock

A 26-year-old right-handed pitcher for the Seattle Mariners who won a spot in the team's starting rotation after an injury to Bryce Miller.

Brendan Donovan

A Mariners outfielder who hit a three-run homer in the game.

Bryce Miller

A Mariners pitcher who was injured, allowing Hancock to earn a spot in the starting rotation.

Chase DeLauter

A rookie outfielder for the Cleveland Guardians who broke up Hancock's no-hit bid with a single in the seventh inning.

Daniel Schneemann

A Guardians player who also singled against the Mariners.

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What’s next

Hancock will look to build on his strong start when he takes the mound again for the Mariners. The Guardians will try to bounce back when they face the World Series champion Dodgers on Monday.

The takeaway

Emerson Hancock's dominant performance on the mound and the Mariners' offensive outburst show that Seattle has the potential to be a force in the AL West this season. The Guardians, meanwhile, will need to regroup after being shut out in the series finale.