With five-of-the-six runs scored in the game coming off home runs, the Yankees proved to be the team with more power, beating the Mariners 4-2 today in New York.
Facing Yankees starter Andy Pettitte, Seattle couldn't provide the offensive punch to back up another decent pitching performance from its starter.
The Mariners would finish with just six hits, all off Pettitte, with their two runs coming off a fielder's choice and a Ken Griffey Jr. solo home run.
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Starter Jarrod Washburn had his moments, but key mistakes led to three home runs for four runs, as he finished with six strikeouts, eight hits and one walk through seven innings.
Former Mariner Alex Rodriguez knocked in what proved to be the winning run with his two-run homer off Washburn in the sixth. He went 2-for-4 on the game.
Only four Mariners managed to reach base, as Ichiro Suzuki was held to a rare hitless performance. Joining him was Russell Branyan, who struck out in all four at bats, leaving Seattle's top of the order 0-for-8 today.
Griffey's home run was his first in Yankees Stadium, making it the 44th stadium he has hit a long ball in.
The loss drops Seattle's record to 39-38. They will try to avoid the sweep at 4:05 p.m. tomorrow.
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