Yankees rally with small ball to top Mariners, 4-1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 2:28 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026

The New York Yankees secured a 4-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners at Yankee Stadium on August 11, 2026. Trailing 1-0, the Yankees exploded for four runs in the seventh inning, showcasing effective small ball after struggling offensively for most of the game. The Mariners had initially scored first with a home run from Randy Arozarena. This win marks a critical moment for a Yankees team that has struggled with runners in scoring position throughout the season.
- •Yankees scored all four runs in the seventh inning.
- •Mariners led 1-0 after a home run by Randy Arozarena.
- •Yankees had previously struggled with runners in scoring position, batting.170 since June 18.
- •Game took place at Yankee Stadium on August 11, 2026.
- •Both teams exhibited strong pitching early in the game.
- 2:28 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees’ small ball prevails late in grind-out series-opening win over Mariners
"Ever reliant on the long ball, an old-school rally got all four runs in the seventh.
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