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Yankees Rally in 7th to Silence Slumping Mariners
12 Aug
Summary
- Ryan McMahon and Trent Grisham delivered clutch singles in the seventh inning.
- Ryan Weathers pitched a one-hit shutout into the sixth inning.
- The Mariners have now lost five consecutive games.
The New York Yankees extended the Seattle Mariners' losing streak to five games with a 4-1 victory on Tuesday night. The decisive seventh inning saw Ryan McMahon and Trent Grisham deliver two-run singles, propelling the Yankees to the win.
Prior to the late rally, Yankees pitcher Ryan Weathers maintained a one-hit shutout through the sixth inning. However, Randy Arozarena managed to break the shutout with a home run, giving the Mariners a brief lead.
The Mariners, who have lost 14 of their last 19 games, are struggling offensively, scoring only five runs during their current five-game losing streak. Their slump continues as they fall further below .500.
In relief, Brent Headrick and David Bednar closed out the game for the Yankees, with Bednar earning his 27th save.
