New York Yankees 10, Seattle Mariners 4
SEATTLE — Judge’s dual home runs and incredible wall-leaping catch propelled the New York Yankees to a resounding 10-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Monday night.
Following his 10-game suspension for using a foreign substance on the mound, Domingo Germán made a triumphant return by pitching deep into the seventh inning and securing a victory in his first start for the New York Yankees.
Aaron Judge stood out among the team’s impressive offensive performance, particularly against Seattle rookie Bryce Miller. Judge showcased his power with a line-drive, two-run homer that perfectly struck the left-field foul pole in the third inning, granting the Yankees a 3-1 lead.
After hitting a double off the wall in the fifth inning, Aaron Judge wasn’t satisfied and made the most of his next opportunity. He launched his 17th home run of the season in the seventh inning, facing reliever Juan Then. The ball sailed over the left-field fence, narrowly escaping Jarred Kelenic’s attempt to make a leaping catch.
Monday night’s impressive performance marked Aaron Judge’s 31st multi-homer game of his career, with his last one occurring on May 15 against Toronto. Prior to that, he achieved the feat on May 13 in a game against Tampa Bay.
Adding to his remarkable performance, Aaron Judge showcased his defensive prowess by robbing Teoscar Hernández of a home run with a spectacular catch at the right-field wall in the eighth inning.
Miller was not spared from the Yankees’ offensive onslaught as Jake Bauers joined the home run parade against the Seattle rookie. The Yankees‘ relentless hitting resulted in a season-high 18 hits by the end of the game.
Germán received ample run support from his teammates, which proved to be more than enough for him. This start marked his return to the mound after his last appearance on May 16, where he was ejected in the fourth inning of the Yankees’ 6-3 win against Toronto. Following the game, crew chief James Hoye commented on Germán’s “exceptionally sticky hand.” As a consequence, Germán faced a 10-game suspension, starting from May 17.
In his comeback performance, Germán demonstrated resilience by allowing seven hits and conceding four runs over 6 1/3 innings. He effectively contained most of the opposing batters, with the exception of Julio Rodríguez, who proved to be a challenge. Rodríguez notched his 10th home run of the season and drove in two runs with a timely single against Germán.
Germán, with a record of 3-3, recorded four strikeouts during his outing and was replaced before facing Rodríguez for the fourth time in the seventh inning, with two runners on base. Ron Marinaccio took over and successfully struck out Rodríguez and Kelenic, effectively neutralizing the scoring opportunity.
Miller (3-2) encountered a significant challenge against the Yankees after an impressive start to his career. In his first five starts, he had been exceptional, surrendering only four runs in 31 1/3 innings and consistently pitching at least six innings per start. However, the Yankees posed a formidable obstacle for him.
However, Miller struggled with his fastball, lacking sharpness, which allowed the Yankees to take advantage of pitches located in the middle of the plate. It was a memorable moment as Judge connected with a powerful swing, sending the ball off his bat at an impressive exit velocity of 117 mph, marking the first home run conceded by Miller.
In the fourth inning, Bauers launched his third home run of the season, providing an early spark for the Yankees. Subsequently, New York’s offense continued to surge, forcing Miller out of the game after 4 2/3 innings. The decisive blows came in the form of two-run doubles from Willie Calhoun and Isiah Kiner-Falefa, adding to the mounting pressure on the Seattle pitcher.
Miller’s outing took a turn for the worse as he struggled to contain the Yankees’ relentless offense. The young pitcher surrendered a staggering 11 hits, resulting in eight earned runs crossing the plate for New York.
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