Yankees and Mariners Face Off in Second Game of Series

Pitching matchup features Max Fried for Yankees against Seattle's lineup

Mar. 31, 2026 at 2:50pm

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The New York Yankees (3-1) and Seattle Mariners (3-2) will meet for the second game of their three-game series on Tuesday. Max Fried will take the mound for the Yankees, while the Mariners will counter with their own starting pitcher. The series opener saw Seattle walk off with a win, setting the stage for this next matchup between the two clubs.

Why it matters

This early-season series between the Yankees and Mariners features two teams with playoff aspirations, making each game an important early-season test. The pitching matchup between Fried and Seattle's starter will be a key factor in determining the outcome.

The details

Max Fried, who is 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA so far this season, will get the start for the Yankees. The Mariners' starting pitcher has not been announced. In the series opener, Seattle's Cal Raleigh hit a walk-off home run to give the Mariners a 4-3 victory over New York.

  • The game is scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

The players

Max Fried

The starting pitcher for the New York Yankees, who is 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA so far this season.

Cal Raleigh

The Seattle Mariners player who hit the walk-off home run in the series opener against the Yankees.

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What they’re saying

“We're looking forward to another hard-fought game against a tough opponent in the Mariners.”

— Aaron Boone, Manager, New York Yankees

What’s next

The series will conclude on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 with the third and final game between the Yankees and Mariners.

The takeaway

This early-season matchup between the Yankees and Mariners could provide an early indication of which team has the upper hand in the American League playoff race.