The Seattle Mariners edged out the New York Yankees with a dramatic 2-1 victory on Monday night. The decisive moment came via a walk-off RBI single delivered by catcher Cal Raleigh down the right-field line.

Late-Game Drama Seals Mariners Victory

Raleigh, who entered the game as a pinch-hitter in the seventh inning only to strike out, redeemed himself in the bottom of the ninth. He stepped up after Leo Rivas led off with a single, followed by Brendan Donovan who advanced Rivas into scoring position with a base hit.

Raleigh ripped a cutter from Yankees reliever Paul Blackburn for the game-winning hit. This marked Raleigh's second RBI of the young season, providing Seattle with its first walk-off win of the year. The Yankees suffered their first loss after previously sweeping the San Francisco Giants.

Pitching Showdown Highlights Early Innings

Seattle initially took a 1-0 lead thanks to a broken-bat single from second baseman Cole Young off Yankees starter Ryan Weathers. Weathers finished his outing after tossing 4 ⅓ innings, allowing one run.

Mariners ace Luis Castillo delivered a strong performance, working six scoreless innings. During his outing, Castillo achieved a significant career milestone, recording his 1,500th career strikeout.

Yankees Rally to Tie Before Mariners Close It Out

Despite Castillo's efforts, the Mariners did not secure the win. The Yankees managed to tie the game in the top of the seventh inning. Amed Rosario came off the bench to deliver a crucial sacrifice fly against Seattle reliever Eduard Bazardo.

However, the Mariners bullpen held firm after that. Matt Brash and the rest of the relief corps kept the Yankees offense quiet, setting the stage for Raleigh's late-game heroics. Prior to his game-winning hit, Raleigh had been struggling, starting the season 2 for 15 with 10 strikeouts.

Looking Ahead to Tuesday's Matchup

The series continues Tuesday night with what promises to be a matchup of top pitchers. The Mariners are scheduled to send out right-hander Logan Gilbert to face the Yankees' lefty ace, Max Fried.