Yankees Top Mariners in Series Finale

The New York Yankees defeated the Seattle Mariners 5-3 on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Seattle, taking the series win. This victory concluded a strong start to the season for New York, finishing their West Coast trip with a 5-1 record.

Goldschmidt Powers Yankees Offense

Paul Goldschmidt hit a three-run home run for the Yankees, providing a significant boost to their offense. Ben Rice also contributed with a home run and an RBI double, further solidifying the Yankees’ lead.

Schlittler Delivers Dominant Pitching Performance

Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler pitched 6 1/3 shutout innings, allowing only two hits. He retired his final 16 batters, continuing his impressive scoreless streak to begin the season.

Schlittler has allowed just three hits in 11 2/3 innings pitched this year, while also recording 15 strikeouts. He joins teammate Max Fried as the only Yankees pitchers who have not allowed a run in their first two starts of the season.

Other News from the Pacific Northwest

  • A 26-year-old man has been charged with attempted second-degree murder after allegedly attempting to push a stranger in front of a light rail train.
  • A new survey indicates growing concerns among clinicians regarding the potential mental-health risks associated with recreational cannabis use in Washington.
  • Washington’s Secretary of State has issued a statement regarding a recent executive order on elections signed by President Donald Trump.
  • Longtime KOMO News anchor Mary Nam announced her departure from Seattle television after more than two decades.
  • An individual was hospitalized after falling from an overpass onto an Interstate 90 ramp in Bellevue.