Yankees Claim Series Win Over Mariners

Paul Goldschmidt homers and drives in 3 runs in Yankees' 5-3 victory

Apr. 2, 2026 at 7:25pm

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting a baseball game between the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners, with sharp geometric shapes and planes of navy blue, forest green, and bright orange representing the players, field, and action.The Yankees' series win over the Mariners showcases the intensity and unpredictability of an early-season matchup between two American League powerhouses.NYC Today

The New York Yankees defeated the Seattle Mariners 5-3 on Wednesday at T-Mobile Park, with Paul Goldschmidt hitting a home run and driving in 3 runs. Cal Raleigh had 2 RBIs and Dominic Canzone added 2 hits and an RBI for the Mariners, but starting pitcher George Kirby took the loss after allowing 4 runs on 5 hits over 6 innings.

Why it matters

The Yankees' victory gives them the series win over the Mariners, an important early-season matchup between two American League contenders. The Mariners will look to bounce back as they begin a division series against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday.

The details

Paul Goldschmidt led the Yankees' offense with a home run and 3 RBIs. Cal Raleigh and Dominic Canzone provided the Mariners' scoring, but starting pitcher George Kirby struggled, allowing 4 runs on 5 hits over 6 innings to take the loss.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, April 2, 2026.
  • The Mariners have Thursday off before starting a series against the Angels on Friday.

The players

Paul Goldschmidt

A veteran first baseman for the New York Yankees who hit a home run and drove in 3 runs in the win.

Cal Raleigh

The Mariners' catcher who had 2 RBIs in the losing effort.

Dominic Canzone

A Mariners outfielder who had 2 hits and an RBI in the game.

George Kirby

The Mariners' starting pitcher who took the loss after allowing 4 runs on 5 hits over 6 innings.

New York Yankees

The American League baseball team that claimed the series win over the Mariners.

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What they’re saying

“We knew this was going to be a tough series against a good Mariners team, so I'm proud of the way our guys battled and came away with the series win.”

— Aaron Boone, Yankees Manager

What’s next

The Mariners will look to bounce back as they begin a 3-game American League West Division series against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night.

The takeaway

This early-season series win for the Yankees over the Mariners could prove important in the AL playoff race, as both teams are expected to be in contention throughout the season.