New York Yankees vs. Seattle Mariners: Preview, Predictions and Picks for September 17, 2024

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Sep 17, 2024 6:16 AM
The Seattle Mariners welcome the New York Yankees to T-Mobile Park on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 9:40 PM, kicking off a highly anticipated 3-game series. The Yankees, sitting atop the AL East with an 87-63 record, will look to capitalize on their strong road performance, where they've posted a 45-30 mark. Meanwhile, the Mariners, second in the AL West with a 77-73 record, aim to leverage their impressive 45-30 home record to take the early series lead.
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Yankees vs Mariners starting pitchers

  • Bryan Woo for Seattle Mariners
  • Luis Gil for New York Yankees

Yankees vs Mariners statistics

Stat Yankees Mariners
Hits 1257 (12th) 1088 (30th)
Batting Average .249 (9th) .222 (30th)
Runs Batted In 718 (3rd) 586 (24th)
Runs 747 (3rd) 617 (24th)
Home Runs 220 (1st) 169 (Tied-14th)
Walks 615 (1st) 527 (4th)
Stolen Bases 74 (26th) 130 (9th)
Strikeouts 1213 (22nd) 1514 (1st)
Pitches 23032 (2nd) 22475 (5th)

Seattle Mariners recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/15/24 vs Texas Rangers W 7-0
9/14/24 vs Texas Rangers W 5-4
9/13/24 vs Texas Rangers W 5-4
9/12/24 vs Texas Rangers L 5-4
9/11/24 vs San Diego Padres W 5-2

New York Yankees recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/15/24 vs Boston Red Sox W 5-2
9/14/24 vs Boston Red Sox L 7-1
9/13/24 vs Boston Red Sox W 5-4
9/12/24 vs Boston Red Sox W 2-1 F/10
9/11/24 vs Kansas City Royals W 4-3 F/11

Yankees vs Mariners predictions

As the New York Yankees get set to take on the Seattle Mariners, all eyes will be on a few key players who are poised to make a significant impact. Aaron Judge, continuing his sensational form, is someone you can't help but watch. His ability to consistently drive in runs and his impressive power at the plate make him a central figure in the Yankees' lineup. Meanwhile, Luis Gil, with his striking ERA of 3.18, is expected to keep the Mariners' hitters in check. His command on the mound and ability to rack up strikeouts could be pivotal for the Yankees in this series opener.

On the flip side, for the Seattle Mariners, Julio Rodriguez is undoubtedly a player to keep tabs on. With his sharp batting average and speed, he’s essential for igniting the Mariners' offense. Behind the plate, Cal Raleigh with his 30 home runs this season, brings that much-needed power boost and is crucial in the middle of their lineup. Bryan Woo, with an outstanding ERA of 2.38, will be looking to leverage his control and low WHIP to stifle the Yankees hitters, making the starting pitching duel one of the highlights of this game.

Given the matchups and current form, predicting a winner for this game isn’t straightforward. However, the Mariners might have a slight edge with Bryan Woo's consistent pitching, which could prove to be the difference-maker against a potent Yankees lineup. Expect a close game, but Seattle's recent momentum at home and their ability to leverage key performances might just tip the scales in their favor. As always, baseball is full of surprises, so this opener will definitely be one to watch.

Seattle Mariners injuries

  • Victor Robles (CF): Day-To-Day
  • Gregory Santos (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Taylor Dollard (SP): Day-To-Day
  • Luis Castillo (SP): 15-Day-IL
  • Yimi Garcia (RP): 60-Day-IL

New York Yankees injuries

  • DJ LeMahieu (3B): 10-Day-IL
  • Cody Poteet (SP): 60-Day-IL
  • Lou Trivino (RP): 60-Day-IL
  • JT Brubaker (SP): 60-Day-IL
  • Jonathan Loaisiga (RP): 60-Day-IL

Yankees vs Mariners game info

Venue T-Mobile Park
Location Seattle, Washington
First pitch Tue 9:40 PM
Temperature 62°
Chance of Rain 17%

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