Yankees Blank Mariners Behind Fried's Gem, Stanton's Bat

Fried tosses 7 innings of 3-hit ball as Stanton drives in 2 runs in Yankees' shutout win.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 6:49am

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Max Fried pitched seven strong innings, allowing just three hits, and Giancarlo Stanton drove in two runs as the New York Yankees defeated the Seattle Mariners 5-0 in their series opener.

Why it matters

The Yankees' victory keeps them in the hunt for a playoff spot in the competitive American League East division, while the loss is another setback for the struggling Mariners as they try to turn their season around.

The details

Fried was dominant on the mound, striking out six batters and not allowing a runner past second base. Stanton provided the offensive spark, recording multiple hits for the fourth straight game and driving in a pair of runs to support Fried's stellar outing.

  • The game was played on April 1, 2026.

The players

Max Fried

The starting pitcher for the New York Yankees, who threw seven innings of three-hit baseball to earn the win.

Giancarlo Stanton

The Yankees' slugger, who drove in two runs to provide the offensive support for Fried's strong performance.

Seattle Mariners

The opposing team, who were shut out by the Yankees in the series opener.

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What they’re saying

“Max was absolutely dominant out there today. He set the tone early and our offense was able to capitalize.”

— Aaron Boone, Yankees Manager

What’s next

The two teams will continue their series on April 2nd, with the Yankees looking to secure the series win.

The takeaway

The Yankees' victory was a well-rounded team effort, with strong pitching from Fried and timely hitting from Stanton, keeping them in the playoff hunt in the tough AL East.