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Yankees Go 5-for-5 on ABS Challenges in Loss to Mariners
Despite winning all their challenges, the Yankees fell to the Mariners in a close game.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 5:03am
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The New York Yankees successfully challenged five calls by the home plate umpire using the Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS) during their Monday night game against the Seattle Mariners, but ultimately lost the game 2-1 on a walk-off hit in the ninth inning.
Why it matters
The Yankees' ability to successfully challenge calls using the new ABS technology highlights how it is impacting gameplay and umpiring decisions in Major League Baseball. While the Yankees were able to get some calls overturned in their favor, they were still unable to secure a win, raising questions about the overall impact of the ABS system.
The details
In the bottom of the second inning, Yankees player Jose Caballero correctly challenged two called strikes by the home plate umpire Mike Estabrook, getting them overturned to balls. Later, Giancarlo Stanton and Jazz Chisholm Jr. also successfully challenged calls, but the Yankees were unable to capitalize and ultimately lost the game on a walk-off hit by Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh in the ninth inning.
- The challenges occurred in the bottom of the second inning of the March 31, 2026 game.
- The Yankees lost the game 2-1 on a walk-off hit in the bottom of the ninth inning.
The players
Jose Caballero
A Yankees player who successfully challenged two called strikes in the second inning.
Giancarlo Stanton
A Yankees player who successfully challenged a called strike in the second inning.
Jazz Chisholm Jr.
A Yankees player who successfully challenged a called strike in the second inning.
Mike Estabrook
The home plate umpire who made the calls that were challenged by the Yankees.
Aaron Boone
The manager of the New York Yankees who had a verbal exchange with the umpire after one of the challenges.
What’s next
The Yankees will look to bounce back in their next game against the Mariners on April 1, 2026.
The takeaway
The introduction of the Automated Ball-Strike System in Major League Baseball is having a tangible impact on gameplay, with teams like the Yankees successfully challenging umpire calls. However, the technology has not yet translated to wins, as the Yankees were still unable to secure a victory despite their successful challenges.
