Mariners Fall to Yankees in Tough 11-2 Loss
Tough night for the M's, fellow Mariners fans. The Yankees came into town and delivered a heavy blow, defeating our Mariners 11-2. Let's break down the action, play by play, from a game that saw our boys struggle to keep up.
Early Trouble in the 1st Inning
The game started with some immediate trouble as the Yankees got on the board early. After Gleyber Torres and Juan Soto got on base, Aaron Judge doubled to left, bringing both runners home. Despite a hit-by-pitch and walks to Victor Robles, Cal Raleigh, and Randy Arozarena, we couldn't capitalize, leaving the bases loaded.Polanco's Homer the Lone Bright Spot
The bottom of the 2nd gave us a moment to cheer when Jorge Polanco sent one flying over the right field wall for a solo homer, cutting the deficit to 4-1. But the Yankees responded with a pair of runs in the top of the 4th, courtesy of a Juan Soto homer.
Struggles Continue in the Middle Innings
The situation didn't improve as the game went on. Jasson DomÃnguez homered in the 5th to stretch the Yankees' lead to 7-1. We had runners on base multiple times but couldn't find the timely hits to bring them home.
Yankees Too Much to Handle in the Later Stages
The Yankees' offense continued to roll, adding another three runs in the 6th. A brief spark came in the bottom of the 8th when Luke Raley homered to left center, but it was far too little, far too late. The Yankees tacked on another run in the 9th, and we just couldn't close the gap.Missed Opportunities
We had a few chances throughout the game but couldn't cash in. Julio RodrÃguez had a decent game with multiple hits, and Cal Raleigh drew multiple walks, but those positives were not enough to overcome the overall slugfest from the Yankees.Final Thoughts
In the end, the Mariners just couldn't match the Yankees' firepower. It's a tough loss, but we'll regroup and come back stronger. Keep the faith, Mariners fans! We'll get 'em next time.
Final Score: Mariners 2, Yankees 11
Scoreboard for Yankees @ Mariners (September 18th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 2 |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 0 |