New York Yankees 10-3 Seattle Mariners
In a display that resembled an extended home run derby rather than a crucial divisional battle, the New York Yankees unleashed a devastating power attack at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday evening, overwhelming the Seattle Mariners 10-3 behind blasts from Giancarlo Stanton, Austin Wells, and Aaron Judge. The triumph represented a second straight victory for the Yankees, who appear to be emerging from a devastating six-game losing streak at the perfect moment to regain their position in the AL playoff chase.
Stanton Finally Unleashes His Power
During the contest’s pivotal sequence, Giancarlo Stanton launched a mammoth three-run drive in the sixth inning to shatter the game open at 4-0. The shot, his 431st career blast, marked only his second this season following an absence of more than two months due to dual elbow ailments. Since rejoining the lineup on June 16, the Yankees had been anticipating precisely this type of moment.
Stanton’s homer came after back-to-back singles from Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger, forcing Mariners starter Logan Gilbert from what had been an effective performance. The blast also terminated Seattle’s remarkable 33-inning scoreless streak, a franchise milestone that spanned multiple series.
Wells Maintains Torrid Pace
Three batters afterward, Austin Wells hammered a first-pitch fastball from reliever Casey Legumina into the right-field stands for a two-run homer—his third consecutive contest with a long ball and a personal-best 14th this season.
His current hot streak arrives at an opportune time, with Wells establishing a more prominent role amid catching inconsistencies and injuries throughout the earlier campaign.
Warren Dominates Seattle Lineup
On the hill, rookie Will Warren (6-4) produced a commanding performance, working 5 2/3 scoreless frames while striking out five batters. The effort represented a strong recovery following his struggles last week in Toronto. The right-hander prevented any hits until the fourth inning and escaped multiple jams in the fifth with an effective sinker-slider combination.
Paul Goldschmidt accumulated three hits while driving in two runs, including a seventh-inning single that helped complete a four-run explosion. That frame also showcased a solo blast from Aaron Judge, his 34th this year, plus a booming RBI double by Jazz Chisholm Jr., who continues appearing increasingly settled in his new Bronx environment.
With the offense functioning smoothly, Oswald Peraza also contributed a crucial infield RBI single in the fifth to score the contest’s opening run—his first RBI since June 12.
Key Stats
Yankees batters compiled 15 hits, including seven for extra bases. New York has now connected for 10 homers across their previous four games, indicating a resurgence. Stanton’s homer marked his first at Yankee Stadium in 2025. Seattle’s team-record scoreless streak (33 innings) concluded in the fifth. Wells’ 14 homers rank third among all AL catchers as of July 8.
Yankees roster
| hitters | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG |
| J. Dominguez LF | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.262 | 0.339 | 0.418 |
| A. Judge RF | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.36 | 0.467 | 0.738 |
| C. Bellinger CF | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.278 | 0.335 | 0.472 |
| G. Stanton DH | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.241 | 0.333 | 0.379 |
| J. Chisholm Jr. 2B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.247 | 0.344 | 0.502 |
| P. Goldschmidt 1B | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.29 | 0.349 | 0.435 |
| A. Wells C | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.221 | 0.284 | 0.459 |
| A. Volpe SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.217 | 0.293 | 0.393 |
| O. Peraza 3B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.157 | 0.226 | 0.261 |
| pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | PC-ST | ERA |
| W. Warren(W, 6-4) | 5.2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 85-56 | 4.7 |
| T. Hill(H, 9) | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15-9 | 2.38 |
| G. Hartlieb | 0.1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22-12 | 40.5 |
| I. Hamilton | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5-3 | 3.58 |
| S. Effross | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24-15 | 4.5 |
Up Next
The Yankees will entrust the ball Wednesday evening to Cam Schlittler, a 24-year-old right-hander making his MLB debut replacing the injured Clarke Schmidt. Schlittler, a 2022 draft selection, has compiled a combined 2.82 ERA between Double-A Somerset and Triple-A Scranton this season, finishing 6-6 with 98 strikeouts across 95.2 innings.
He’ll face Mariners rookie Logan Evans (3-2, 2.96 ERA), who has quietly developed into a reliable fixture in Seattle’s rotation.
Tuesday’s victory represented more than just a commanding performance—it served as a vital sign check for a team seeking momentum following a challenging June. With Judge pursuing the MVP race, Stanton rediscovering power, Wells breaking through, and a promising debut from Schlittler approaching, the Yankees may finally be discovering their rhythm entering the second half.
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