Yankees Defeat Mariners 5-3 Behind Schlittler and Goldschmidt

Cam Schlittler and Paul Goldschmidt lead the Yankees to victory over Seattle.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 6:42am

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The New York Yankees defeated the Seattle Mariners 5-3 on Wednesday, with starting pitcher Cam Schlittler pitching shutout ball into the seventh inning and first baseman Paul Goldschmidt hitting a three-run homer to power the Yankees' offense.

Why it matters

This win keeps the Yankees in contention in the AL East division race, as they look to make a push for the playoffs. The Mariners, meanwhile, are struggling to stay in the wild card hunt in the competitive AL West.

The details

Schlittler was dominant on the mound, keeping the Mariners' bats quiet for most of the game. Goldschmidt's three-run blast in the sixth inning broke the game open for the Yankees. Seattle tried to mount a late comeback, but ultimately fell short.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, April 2, 2026.

The players

Cam Schlittler

The starting pitcher for the New York Yankees, who pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning.

Paul Goldschmidt

The Yankees' first baseman, who hit a key three-run homer in the sixth inning to give his team the lead.

Ben Rice

A Yankees player who contributed to the team's victory.

Seattle Mariners

The opposing team that lost to the Yankees.

New York Yankees

The winning team in this game.

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What they’re saying

“Cam was outstanding on the mound today. He really set the tone and gave us a chance to win.”

— Aaron Boone, Yankees Manager

“That home run from Goldy was a huge momentum shift. It got the whole team fired up.”

— Aaron Judge, Yankees Outfielder

What’s next

The Yankees will look to build on this win as they continue their series against the Mariners on Thursday.

The takeaway

The Yankees' strong pitching and timely hitting proved to be the difference in this game, as they kept their playoff hopes alive with a crucial road victory over a division rival.