Yankees Win 2-1 Series, Judge Sets Home Run Record
- SEATTLE – The New York Yankees defeated the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday, May 14, clinching the series victory in a tightly contested matchup at T-Mobile Park.
- Yankees right-hander Will Warren pitched effectively for 5.0 innings, recording nine strikeouts while allowing two runs.
- The Mariners initially took the lead against Warren in the third inning.
Yankees Secure Series Win Against Mariners in Close Contest
SEATTLE – The New York Yankees defeated the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday, May 14, clinching the series victory in a tightly contested matchup at T-Mobile Park. The Yankees’ bats came alive late, overcoming a strong performance by Mariners’ starter Luis Castillo.
Yankees right-hander Will Warren pitched effectively for 5.0 innings, recording nine strikeouts while allowing two runs. Castillo, the Mariners’ Dominican pitcher, countered with six strikeouts and one run allowed over 6.0 innings.
Yankees Lineup
- Trent Grisham – CF
- Ben rice – 1B
- Aaron Judge – RF
- cody Bellinger – LF
- Anthony volpe – SS
- Jasson Domínguez – DH
- Oswald Peraza – 3B
- DJ LeMahieu – 2B
- JC Escarra – C
Mariners Lineup
- Miles Mastrobuoni – 2B
- Jorge Polanco – DH
- Julio rodriguez – CF
- Cal Raleigh – C
- Randy Arozarena – LF
- Rowdy Tellez – 1B
- Leody Taveras – RF
- Ben Williamson – 3B
- Leo Rivas – SS
Game Highlights
The Mariners initially took the lead against Warren in the third inning. Julio Rodríguez doubled, driving in Leody Taveras and Leo Rivas to put Seattle ahead 2-0.
The Yankees responded with a run of their own, chipping away at Castillo’s lead. In the seventh inning, Paul Goldschmidt, pinch-hitting, launched a solo home run – his fifth of the season and his first as a pinch hitter since 2011 when he played for the Arizona Diamondbacks – tying the game.
Judge’s Homer Provides Winning Margin
Aaron Judge broke the tie with a towering solo home run (his 15th of the season) off Mariners reliever Carlos Vargas. The ball traveled 444 feet with an exit velocity of 117.7 mph.
according to Statcast, Judge’s home run was the hardest-hit ball ever recorded at T-Mobile Park.
Yankees closer Luke Weaver shut down the Mariners in the ninth, striking out Leody Taveras, ben Williamson, and Mitch Garver to secure the victory.
The Yankees improved their season record to 25-18,while the Mariners fell to 23-19.
- Winning Pitcher: Iam Hamilton (1-0, 4.61 ERA)
- Losing Pitcher: Carlos Vargas (1-3, 4.05 ERA)
- MVP: Aaron Judge
Final Score: New York Yankees 3, Seattle Mariners 2
Key Performances
New York Yankees:
- Will Warren: 5.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 9 K, 1 BB
- Aaron Judge: 2-4, HR (15), 1 RBI, 1 R
- Paul Goldschmidt: 1-1, HR (5), 1 RBI, 1 R
Seattle Mariners:
- Luis Castillo: 6.0 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 6 K, 2 BB
- Julio Rodríguez: 1-4, 2 RBI
Yankees Secure Series Win Against Mariners: Your Game Day Q&A
What happened in the Yankees vs. Mariners game on May 14th?
The New York Yankees defeated the Seattle Mariners on wednesday, May 14th, at T-Mobile Park, clinching the series victory with a final score of 3-2. the game was tightly contested, with the Yankees’ bats coming alive late in the game.
Who was the winning pitcher for the Yankees?
Iam Hamilton earned the win for the Yankees.
Who was the losing pitcher for the Mariners?
Carlos Vargas took the loss for the Mariners.
Who was the MVP of the game?
Aaron Judge was named the MVP of the game.
Where did the Yankees play the mariners?
The game was played at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.
how did the Yankees secure the win?
The Yankees rallied late in the game, overcoming a strong pitching performance by Mariners’ starter Luis Castillo. Aaron Judge hit a solo home run, breaking a tie and providing the winning margin.Yankees closer Luke Weaver shut down the Mariners in the ninth inning to secure the victory.
What were the key highlights of the game?
Julio Rodríguez of the Mariners drove in two runs with a double.
Paul Goldschmidt, pinch-hitting for the Yankees, hit a solo home run to tie the game. This was his fifth home run of the season. It was his first as a pinch hitter since 2011.
Aaron Judge hit a solo home run that traveled 444 feet (15th of the season), which proved to be the game-winning hit. According to Statcast,Judge’s home run was the hardest-hit ball ever recorded at T-Mobile Park.
Luke Weaver, Yankees closer, struck out three mariners in the ninth inning to close out the game.
What were the final scores?
The New York Yankees defeated the Seattle Mariners by a score of 3-2.
Who played well for the Yankees?
Several Yankees players performed well. Will Warren pitched effectively, Aaron Judge hit the game-winning home run and paul Goldschmidt hit a key home run to tie the game.
What were the key performances from the Yankees?
Will Warren: 5.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 9 K, 1 BB
Aaron Judge: 2-4, HR (15th of the season), 1 RBI, 1 R
Paul Goldschmidt: 1-1, HR (5th of the season), 1 RBI, 1 R
Which Mariners players stood out?
Luis Castillo pitched well for the Mariners, and Julio Rodriguez had a multi-RBI performance.
What were the key performances from the Mariners?
Luis Castillo: 6.0 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 6 K, 2 BB
Julio Rodríguez: 1-4, 2 RBI
What were the lineups for each team?
Here are the lineups for the Yankees and Mariners:
Yankees Lineup
Trent Grisham – CF
Ben Rice – 1B
Aaron Judge – RF
Cody Bellinger – LF
Anthony Volpe – SS
Jasson Domínguez – DH
Oswald Peraza – 3B
DJ LeMahieu – 2B
JC Escarra – C
mariners Lineup
Miles mastrobuoni – 2B
Jorge Polanco – DH
Julio Rodríguez – CF
Cal Raleigh – C
Randy Arozarena – LF
Rowdy Tellez – 1B
Leody Taveras – RF
Ben Williamson – 3B
Leo Rivas – SS
What was the Yankees’ and mariners’ season record after the game?
Yankees: 25-18
* Mariners: 23-19
Can I see the official box score?
Yes, the official box score is available here: Box Score
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