Yankees Shutout Mariners for First Time in 2026

Seattle's offense struggles against Max Fried and the Yankees pitching staff

Apr. 1, 2026 at 5:06pm

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The New York Yankees defeated the Seattle Mariners 5-0 on March 31, 2026, shutting out the Mariners for the first time this season. Yankees starter Max Fried pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing just three hits and one walk while striking out six. The Yankees jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the first inning and added three more runs in the sixth to pull away. Seattle's offense was held in check throughout the game, managing just three hits.

Why it matters

This loss snaps the Mariners' momentum after their thrilling come-from-behind win in the series opener. The Yankees have now allowed just 3 runs in their first 35 innings, the best start to a season since the 1943 St. Louis Cardinals. The Mariners will need to find a way to solve the Yankees' dominant pitching staff in the series finale.

The details

In the top of the first inning, Cody Bellinger's two-out single kept the inning alive for the Yankees, and Ben Rice followed with an RBI double to give New York a 1-0 lead. Giancarlo Stanton then hit a high pop fly that dropped just fair down the right field line, bringing home Rice to make it 2-0. The Yankees blew the game open in the sixth, scoring three more runs off Mariners starter Logan Gilbert. Trent Grisham led off the inning with a double, and Cody Bellinger and Ben Rice added RBI hits to extend the lead to 5-0.

  • The game took place on March 31, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.
  • The Yankees scored two runs in the top of the 1st inning.

The players

Max Fried

The New York Yankees starting pitcher, who pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing just three hits and one walk while striking out six.

Logan Gilbert

The Seattle Mariners starting pitcher, who struggled, allowing five runs (five earned) on seven hits and three walks over 5.1 innings.

Cody Bellinger

The Yankees outfielder who had two hits, including an RBI single in the sixth inning.

Ben Rice

The Yankees outfielder who had two hits, including an RBI double in the first inning and an RBI single in the sixth inning.

Giancarlo Stanton

The Yankees designated hitter who hit an RBI double in the sixth inning.

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What they’re saying

“We really struggled to get anything going offensively tonight. Fried was on his game and their pitching staff shut us down. We'll need to regroup and come out ready to go tomorrow.”

— Julio Rodríguez, Mariners Outfielder

What’s next

The Mariners will look to bounce back in the series finale on Wednesday afternoon, sending George Kirby to the mound against the Yankees' Cam Schlittler.

The takeaway

This loss highlights the Mariners' continued struggles against elite pitching, as the Yankees' staff has now allowed just 3 runs in their first 35 innings. Seattle will need to find a way to solve the Yankees' dominant pitching if they hope to win the series and build momentum heading into the rest of the season.