No rain delay expected as Yankees aim to split series with Mariners
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Follow UsThe day began with worries about a potential postponement of the game between the New York Yankees and the Mariners. However, Max Goodman reported that there was no sign of a delay. Initially scheduled for 12:15 PM EST, the first pitch will now be at 12:35 PM. What initially appeared to be a threat in the morning turned out to be a false alarm.
The Yankees broke a potential three-game losing streak with a 7-3 win over the Mariners on Wednesday night, thanks to Juan Soto‘s two home runs—his second multi-homer game in five matches. Fellow outfielders Aaron Judge and Alex Verdugo also homered in the game.
If the Yankees win this afternoon, they’ll split the four-game series with Seattle and maintain their division lead over the Orioles in the American League. However, weather could still play a role in today’s game at Yankee Stadium.
Forecast for Yankees vs. Mariners series finale
With the first pitch approaching, fans can expect to stay dry despite earlier thunderstorms. According to weather.com, there’s a 16 percent or less chance of showers until 3 p.m. The temperature will be comfortable, ranging from the low-to-mid 70s.
While there’s a small chance of thunderstorms, it seems unlikely that weather will be a significant factor today.
The series finale features a pitching matchup between the Yankees’ Luis Gil, coming off a record-breaking start, and Mariners’ ace Luis Castillo, making his sixth career start against the Yankees.
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