The Bronx, New York — In a stunning turn of events, the New York Yankees overcame a formidable challenge, rallying from a significant deficit to secure a thrilling 6-5 victory over the Seattle Mariners in 10 innings on Thursday night. This remarkable comeback capped off a three-game sweep, showcasing the resilient spirit of the Yankees, especially after being no-hit for the first seven innings by Mariners pitcher Bryan Woo.
The drama unfolded as the Yankees trailed by five runs entering the eighth inning. That’s when Jazz Chisholm Jr. broke the no-hit bid with a leadoff single, igniting a surge of energy for New York. With three runs scored in the eighth, the Yankees narrowed the gap, but it was a clutch two-run single by Austin Wells in the ninth that ultimately tied the game, sending the home crowd into a frenzy.
In the bottom of the 10th, Aaron Judge stepped up to the plate with one out. He hit a sacrifice fly that allowed Anthony Volpe to dash home, narrowly evading the tag from Seattle’s catcher Cal Raleigh. The celebration erupted as Judge was mobbed by teammates, highlighting a moment of joy after what seemed an unlikely finish just a few innings earlier.
“Happy to definitely steal a win there, especially after the great start [Woo] had,” Judge said. The Yankees improved their record to 52-41 with this win, marking their fourth consecutive victory. This game also highlighted their struggle in extra-inning contests, pushing their record to 2-6 in such situations this season while also noting the rarity of their feat; they became just the second team since 1961 to win after being hitless and trailing by at least five runs through seven innings.
Giancarlo Stanton provided a significant boost with a pinch-hit, two-run homer in the eighth. “Never too late till the last out. That was a big win for us,” Stanton remarked. Meanwhile, Devin Williams performed remarkably in the 10th, retiring the Mariners in order to set the stage for a potential walk-off.
The Yankees’ rally began to take shape when Oswald Peraza’s failed bunt attempt led to a critical pinch-hit moment for Paul Goldschmidt, who was intentionally walked. This decision loaded the bases for Judge and ultimately led to the game-ending sacrifice fly.
As the Yankees grappled with their earlier struggles, including a solid pitching performance from Woo, manager Aaron Boone acknowledged the oddities of baseball, saying, “It felt like we were getting dominated tonight… But the guys didn’t give up, no quit, just keep grinding at-bats.”
The Mariners had taken control by scoring five runs, including a key three-run homer from Jorge Polanco off Clayton Beeter. However, the Yankees’ persistence paid off, and their resilience shone through. “It was probably one of the better wins we’d had, starting that down in the game,” said Wells, emphasizing the team’s versatility.
This win signifies more than just a game in the standings; it encapsulates the essence of the Yankees’ season, highlighted by bouts of adversity. As they look ahead, the momentum from this thrilling victory could be pivotal in their quest for postseason contention.
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