Mariners Face Tough Challenge Against Yankees After Recent Struggles

SEATTLE, Wash. — The Seattle Mariners will host the New York Yankees for a three-game series starting Monday, May 12, 2025. This matchup comes after the Mariners suffered a setback, losing three straight games to the Toronto Blue Jays.

During their recent series against the Blue Jays, the Mariners struggled offensively. The lower half of their lineup failed to ignite the top, leading to disappointing results. Rookie pitcher Logan Evans offered some hope with solid performances, but the rest of the pitching staff faced ongoing challenges. Now, they will rely on Bryan Woo and Emerson Hancock to lead the rotation against the Yankees.

The upcoming games are scheduled as follows: Game 1 on May 12 features Clarke Schmidt pitching for the Yankees against Hancock. On May 13, Max Fried will face Woo, and the final game on May 14 will see Will Warren of the Yankees match up against Luis Castillo of the Mariners. The Yankees enter this series coming off a victory against the Oakland Athletics, and their current standing at the top of the AL East indicates a tough challenge for Seattle.

The Yankees are looking to regain momentum after watching their lead slip away. They previously contended with the Boston Red Sox for the best record in the AL, but the Red Sox have surged, now just two games behind. Aaron Judge continues to shine offensively, boasting impressive hitting statistics, and is likely a key factor in New York’s success this series.

This year has seen significant changes for the Yankees, including the loss of Juan Soto to free agency. Nonetheless, they have filled the gap with productive signings, including Paul Goldschmidt and Cody Bellinger. The tight competition for lineup spots among the outfielders and designated hitters adds an interesting dynamic to the team.

As the Mariners gear up for this pivotal series, players are returning from injuries, potentially boosting the team’s performance. Catcher Cal Raleigh and infielder J.P. Crawford are expected to contribute following their recoveries. The Mariners will need to harness this returning talent and the home-field advantage at T-Mobile Park to turn around their recent fortunes.

Game times for the series are set for 6:40 p.m. PT on the first two days and a 1:10 p.m. start on the final day. With College Night promotions, the Mariners anticipate a lively crowd at the stadium.

“This series is crucial for us,” said Mariners manager Scott Servais. “We need to show resilience and compete at our best against a quality team like the Yankees.”