Yankees vs Mariners: Judge, Stanton, and Raleigh Shine in Bronx Blowout
The Yankees vs Mariners clash opened with fireworks as the New York Yankees snapped a losing skid by blasting the Seattle Mariners 10-3 on Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium. Big names delivered: Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Judge, and Cal Raleigh all homered in a game filled with power and playoff implications.
Yankees Offense Explodes Behind Stanton and Wells
Giancarlo Stanton crushed a three-run homer in the sixth inning to break open a tight game. The long ball marked only his second of the season, as he works his way back after missing the first 70 games due to elbow pain.
Moments later, Austin Wells went deep for the third game in a row, belting a two-run shot off reliever Casey Legumina. Wells now has a career-best 14 home runs, showing his growing value in the Yankees’ lineup.
Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh Trade Late Blasts
Though the game was already out of reach, Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh kept the power show going in the late innings. Judge hit a solo homer in the seventh, his 34th of the season. Raleigh answered with a two-run shot in the eighth — his 36th — giving him the edge over Judge in the MLB home run race.
Raleigh’s blast also broke a franchise record, surpassing Ken Griffey Jr. (35 HR in 1998) for the most home runs by a Mariners player before the All-Star break.
Strong Outing by Will Warren Lifts Yankees
Rookie right-hander Will Warren bounced back from a rough outing in Toronto. He threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings, striking out five and walking just one. Warren improved to 6-4 on the season.
Key Moment: Stanton’s Homer Breaks the Game Open
The momentum shifted in the sixth. After Judge and Bellinger singled to start the inning, Stanton blasted his 431st career homer to left-center, making it 4-0. That hit ended a strong start by Mariners pitcher Logan Gilbert, who held the Yankees in check for five innings.
Peraza Snaps Mariners’ Scoreless Streak
Before Stanton’s shot, Oswald Peraza delivered a two-out infield single in the fifth to score the Yankees’ first run. That RBI ended Seattle’s streak of 33 consecutive scoreless innings, a team record.
Offensive Explosion Continues in the Seventh
The Yankees weren’t done. In the seventh inning, they added four more runs:
- Judge hit his solo homer
- Jazz Chisholm Jr. smacked an RBI double
- Paul Goldschmidt delivered a two-run single
By the end of the inning, New York had built a commanding 10-0 lead.
Mariners Finally Get on the Board
Cal Raleigh’s homer in the eighth helped Seattle avoid a shutout. His milestone blast was one of the Mariners’ few bright spots on a rough night in the Bronx.
What’s Next: Yankees Debut for Schlittler
The series continues Wednesday night. The Yankees will call up Cam Schlittler, who will make his major league debut in place of injured Clarke Schmidt. Schlittler, 24, has a combined 2.82 ERA across Double-A and Triple-A this year.
Seattle counters with rookie Logan Evans (3-2, 2.96 ERA), looking to bounce back and even the series.
Conclusion: Yankees Rebound, Mariners Regroup
The Yankees vs Mariners opener had everything — power, records, and a dominant performance by the Bronx Bombers. With the playoff race heating up, both teams know every win matters.
