Yankees come back to beat Mariners 6-5 in dramatic finish
- The New York Yankees rallied from a 5-1 deficit, scoring two runs in the eighth and three in the ninth.
- Anthony Volpe's winning run came in the 10th inning on a sacrifice fly from Aaron Judge.
- This game marked the first time the Yankees won after trailing by at least five runs in the eighth inning since 2016.
On Thursday night in the United States, the New York Yankees staged an incredible comeback against the Seattle Mariners, rallying to win 6-5 in 10 innings. The Seattle Mariners pitcher, Bryan Woo, had a no-hitter going into the eighth inning, shutting down the Yankees' offense until Jazz Chisholm Jr. singled, marking the Yankees' first hit of the game. This ignited a rally where the Yankees scored two runs in the eighth. Giancarlo Stanton contributed significantly with a two-run homer, narrowing the Mariners' lead. Heading into the ninth, the Yankees still faced a significant deficit before they tied the game with a two-run single from Austin Wells, forcing the extra innings after facing their ninth blown save by Andrés Muñoz of Seattle. In the tenth inning, Anthony Volpe scored the decisive run with an impressive slide on a shallow sacrifice fly hit by Aaron Judge, completing the monumental comeback for the Yankees. This victory not only marked a significant milestone for the team's season, breaking a 0-35 record in situations where they were trailing through eight innings, but also showcased their resilience after having faced their second six-game skid in the season. The Yankees completed a three-game sweep against the Mariners, who are also contenders for the American League playoffs. Their win highlighted the competitive nature of the matchup against Seattle, positioning both teams as fierce rivals for postseason play. Looking ahead, the Yankees planned to face the Chicago Cubs, while the Mariners were to play the Detroit Tigers, as both teams continued their pursuit of playoff contention.