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Yankees Go 2-1 vs Mariners for First Series Win Since June 4th

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Coming off of an embarrassing series sweep in Boston, the Yankees were looking to get back in the series win column and stop the slide.

The Yanks understood what needed to be done and executed coming out on top with their first series win since June 4th. A very long drought that had many wondering if they would ever be able to get out of it.

Pitching is what has guided the Yankees and kept them afloat all season long and it was prominent that it played a major role in the first two games. Along with the great pitching the Yankees were finally able to have meaningful at bats, putting players on base and capitalizing. 

The sweet taste of victory is something that was long overdue for the organization and fans. The only question now is, if they can keep it rolling.

Game 1 Recap

Gerrit Cole (7-1) took the mound for the Yankees for the first game of the Seattle series against the Mariners’ George Kirby (6-5). 

First Inning

In the top of the first, Cole looked hot going 1-2-3 through the Mariners lineup with two groundouts and one flyball. 

In the bottom of the first, the Yankees offense was ready to get on the board as Gleyber Torres sent a single to center field. Not long after Anthony Rizzo stepped up to the plate and sent a double to right field, which sent Torres to home plate. The Yanks took a 1-0 lead.

Second Inning

In the top of the second, Cole didn’t look as great as the first, allowing a walk and single to center field. However, he did manage to end the inning on a strikeout. The Mariners weren’t able to capitalize with runners on base so the Yanks walked away still with the lead.

The Yankees got right back to it in the bottom of the second, starting off with a welcome back single to right field by Harrison Bader.

Bader then eventually stole second on the next batter. His presence clearly makes an immediate change in pace for the Yanks, something that they have been missing. 

Right after the stolen base, Billy McKinney cranked one to deep center/right field. A two-run home run from the lefty, gave the Yankees a 3-0 lead.

Jose Trevino followed up with a single to right field but Anthony Volpe and Jake Bauers both grounded out, stranding Trevino.

Third Inning

Cole came out hot in the top of the third, once again going 1-2-3 through the Mariners lineup, with a lineout, groundout and flyball.

The bottom of the third for the Yankees didn’t produce any runs, but was still productive. Rizzo doubled to right field for his second hit of the night, already producing more at the plate than he has in recent games. 

Fourth Inning

The top of the fourth was another 1-2-3 for the Mariners as Cole struck out one. The Mariners with one hit so far in this game.

The bottom of the fourth was 1-2-3 for the Yanks as they had two fly balls (Bader and McKinney) and one groundout (Trevino). 

Fifth Inning

In the top of the fifth, Cole started off good with a flyball, but followed up with a single (Cal Raleigh), flyball and then another single (José Caballero). On the bright side, Cole was able to strand the runners with a strikeout and end the inning with no runs scored.

In the bottom of the fifth, Volpe led off with a single to left field, a good hit considering he hasn’t been seeing the ball well at the plate. 

Unfortunately, the Yanks couldn’t bring Volpe in, going 1-2-3 after the leadoff hit. 

Sixth Inning

In the top of the sixth, Cole started strong with a lineout, but followed that up with hitting the next batter (Ty France). He was able to bounce back with a flyball but allowed a double to center field, which brought France in. The Mariners got on the board and trailed the Yankees 3-1.

Cole was able to end the inning during the next at bat with a strikeout. The Yankees couldn't find a response in the bottom of the sixth, going 1-2-3. 

Seventh Inning

Cole was on his stuff in the top of the seventh striking out ALL three batters. A huge inning for Cole as he continued to show why he is New York's number one.

As Cole was leaving the mound he wagged his finger in the direction of the Mariners bench. Cole later stated that it was directed at the Mariners manager who wagged his finger first. 

In the bottom of the seventh, the Yankees weren’t really successful at the plate, except for Trevino who got a bit of luck getting to first on an E3. 

Eighth Inning

In the top of the eighth, Cole started the inning out on the mound, striking out the first batter. Yankees Manager Aaron Boone then replaced Cole with Clay Holmes, going from a starting ace to a closing ace.

Cole had another great outing, going 7 1/3 innings and allowing only four hits, one earned run and one walk with eight strikeouts. As Cole left the mound, he was given a standing ovation by the Yankee faithful. 

Holmes left off where Cole did, grounding out the next batter then striking out the next to end the inning. 

The Yanks went down 1-2-3 again in the bottom of the eighth with two strikeouts (Torres and Giancarlo Stanton) and one groundout  (Rizzo). 

Ninth Inning

In the top of the ninth, Holmes returned to the mound, retiring the Mariners lineup 1-2-3 (two groundouts and one strikeout) to secure the Yankees win. Holmes continued to shine as he allowed no hits and recorded two strikeouts.

The Yankees got a much needed win 3-1. 

Game 2 Recap

Prior to the start of game two, the Yankees made a change in their roster. The team optioned LHP Matt Krook down to Triple A (Scranton/Wilkes-Barre) and brought up RHP Jhony Brito from Triple A (Scranton/Wilkes-Barre). 

The move was essential as Brito (3-3) took the mound for the Yankees for the second game of the Seattle series against the Mariners’ Luis Castillo (4-5). 

First Inning

In the top of the first inning, Brito started off rocky allowing a single to center field (José Caballero), but followed up with a groundout, strikeout and flyball. A solid beginning to his return to the Yankees.

The top of the first also featured a nice grab by Bauers to end the inning for the Yankees.

The bottom of the first was quiet for the Yankees as they had two fly balls and one groundout. The only positive of this round of at bats was the walk to Torres. 

Second Inning

In the top of the second, Brito went 1-2-3 through the Mariners lineup, with a lineout, strikeout and pop fly. 

The bottom of the second wasn’t productive for the Yankees as  they really couldn’t get anything going, except for McKinney who hit a single to right field. The rest of the lineup recorded a lineout and two fly balls.

Third Inning

Brito continued to look good in the top of the third, grounding out all three batters 1-2-3. In the bottom of the third, the Yankees offense finally started to get some meaningful at bats with a leadoff walk to Volpe.

Bauers followed the walk with a missile to right field, getting the Yankees on the board 2-0.

The Yankees weren’t done yet as Willie Calhoun hit a single to centerfield. Unfortunately, no one could bring Calhoun left so he was stranded at first.

Fourth Inning

In the top of the fourth, Brito continued his domination by once again going 1-2-3 through the Mariners lineup with a flyball, groundout and strikeout. 

In the bottom of the fourth, the Yankees were still swinging as McKinney went yard to right field to boost the Yankees lead up to 3-0

Fifth Inning

In the top of the fifth, Brito started off bumpy as he allowed a single to center field, but followed it up with a flyball and two groundouts. He stranded the runner at first and kept the Mariners off the board.

The bottom of the fifth started off promising for the Yankees as they got back to back walks (Bauers and Torres), but unfortunately, they couldn’t get the base runners home. A double play ended the inning.

Sixth Inning

Brito started off the top of the sixth on the mound, getting back to back outs on a flyball and pop fly. On his third batter faced, Brito walked him, making Boone call to the bullpen. 

Brito was replaced by Jimmy Cordero and as Brito walked off the field he received a standing ovation from the crowd. A pretty cool moment for the 25-year old as he has never received anything like this in the majors or from Yankees fans. 

Cordero finished the inning after two pitches on a groundout. Brito had his best performance in the majors as he allowed only two hits and one walk in 5 2/3 innings.

In the bottom of the sixth, the Yanks went 1-2-3 with a pop fly (Josh Donaldson), flyball (Bader) and groundout (McKinney). 

Seventh Inning

Cordero continued to pitch in the top of the seventh, dominating the Mariners and going 1-2-3 through their lineup, with a flyball, strikeout and groundout.

In the top of the seventh, the Yankees continued the scoring as Volpe sent one deep into left field. The rookie boosted the Yanks lead up to 4-0.

The inning ended shortly after the homerun with a groundout and strikeout.

Eighth Inning

The top of the eighth inning was scary for the Yankees as Wandy Peralta continued to struggle. Peralta was able to ground out the first two batters, but allowed a home run to left field right after. The Mariners finally got on the board and trailed the Yankees 4-1. 

Peralta was replaced right after the home run by Michael King, who struck out the next batter to end the inning.

In the bottom of the eighth the Yankees couldn’t get anything done as they wasted a walk by Rizzo and left him stranded at first. 

After Willie Calhoun’s leadoff groundout, Calhoun seemed to be limping off the field. It was reported post game that Calhoun felt a “pop” in his quadriceps and is headed to the IL.

Ninth Inning

The top of the ninth was once again scary for the Yankees as King allowed a walk and a single, setting up base runners at first (Ty France) and second (Julio Rodríguez) with no outs. During the next at bat, King was able to get an out off of a flyball, but the play allowed the base runner at second base to advance to third.

King’s night was finished after the flyball and he was replaced by Tommy Kahnle. On Kahnle’s first batter faced he also was able to get an out on a flyball, but the play allowed the runner at third to score. The Mariners boosted their score up to two.

Kahnle was able to strikeout the next batter, ending the inning and the ballgame. The Yanks escaped a ninth inning comeback and took game two 4-2. The Yanks have officially won the series and looked for the series sweep in game three. 

Game 3 Recap

Domingo Germán (4-4) took the mound for the Yankees for the third and final game of the Seattle series against the Mariners’ Bryan Woo (0-1). 

First Inning

In the top of the first, Germán looked as bad as he ever has, allowing two singles, a double and a sacrifice fly as well as hitting a batter. His opening performance gave the Mariners a 4-0 lead after the inning.

In the bottom of the first, the Yankees had absolutely no response on their home turf going 1-2-3. DJ LeMahieu fouled out, Torres struck out and Rizzo struck out.

Second Inning

Germán continued the disappointing start in the top of the second allowing TWO home runs (Wong and France). Seattle boosted their lead to 6-0. The only positive of the inning was the two strikeouts Germán recorded. 

In the bottom of the second, the Yanks yet again had nothing going at the plate, as the lineup went 1-2-3 excluding the walk to McKinney.

Third Inning

With the damage already catastrophic for New York, Germán somehow found a way to make it worse in the top of the third inning. He walked one batter then allowed a groundout by the next one which brought another run in.

On the scoring play, there could have arguably been two errors, one on Germán and one on Donaldson, but only was given to Germán. An overall very sloppy play by New York that could have totally been avoided.

The pain for New York wasn’t done yet as a sacrifice fly was hit to center, allowing another baserunner to score. The Mariners now led the Yankees 8-0.

In the bottom of the third, the Yanks continued to disappoint at the plate as the lineup yet again went 1-2-3, excluding a walk to Volpe. 

Fourth Inning

Germán continued to give easy scores to the Mariners as he allowed back-to-back home runs in the top of the fourth. Yankees fans everywhere wished right about now that Germán played for the opposing team tonight. 

The Yankees finally made a pitching change as Germán allowed 10 runs in less than four full innings. Nick Ramirez took the mound and immediately allowed an infield single, but thankfully backed it up with two strikeouts to end the inning.

The bottom of the fourth was yet again unsuccessful as the Yankees' lineup got nothing done, excluding the walk to Rizzo. 

Fifth Inning

Ramirez stayed on the mound in the top of the fifth and went 1-2-3 through the Mariners lineup. A breath of fresh air for everyone in the stadium or watching on tv. 

In the bottom of the fifth, the Yankees went 1-2-3.

Sixth Inning

Ramirez yet again went 1-2-3 through the lineup in the top of the sixth, allowing one hit, but the runner (Hernández) was called out stretching at second.

The Yankees had a spark of offense in the bottom of the sixth with Toress and Rizzo hitting back-to-back singles. After a pitching change by Seattle, Stanton grounded for a double play.

Seventh Inning

Albert Abreu took the mound and walked the first batter in the top of the seventh, but recorded back-to-back strikeouts right after. Wong was able to single, but the Mariners were unsuccessful at bringing him in.

In the bottom of the seventh, the Yankees went back to their MO of going 1-2-3 at the plate.

Eighth Inning

Abreu stayed on the mound in the top of the eighth and was great going 1-2-3 through the Mariners lineup, recording two strikeouts and a groundout.

In the bottom of the eighth, the only action seen by any Yankee bat was from a single by Volpe. To no surprise, the Yanks couldn’t capitalize with a runner on base and stranded Volpe, just like they have stranded base runners all night.

Ninth Inning

Isiah Kiner-Falefa took the mound in the top of the ninth for the Yankees and went 1-2-3 through the lineup with one strikeout. A great stat line considering the fact that he ISN’T even a pitcher. 

In the bottom of the ninth, the Yankees finally had enough of not scoring as Kiner-Falefa blasted one to left field, bringing in Rizzo (walked earlier). The Yanks got no other runs on the board and dropped game three 10-2.

A horrific ending to an overall good series for New York. 

Up Next:

Three game series vs the Texans at home, the two teams' second meeting of the year. 

  • June 23rd @7:05 pm EST, TV: TBD
    • Pitchers: Schmidt (NYY) vs Dunning (TEX)
  • June 24th @4:05 pm EST, TV: TBD
    • Pitchers: Severino (NYY) vs Gray (TEX)
  • June 25th @1:35 pm EST, TV: TBD
    • Pitchers: Cole (NYY) vs Heaney (TEX)
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