In a thrilling turn of events on Thursday night, the New York Yankees made an unforgettable comeback against the Seattle Mariners, emerging victorious 6-5 despite being no-hit through the first seven and a half innings.
This improbable win is one that will be remembered for years to come, not only for the Yankees’ late-game heroics but also for the resilience they showed after being down 5-0 entering the bottom of the eighth.
A No-Hit Start and a Glimmer of Hope
The Mariners were in full control of the game as the Yankees found themselves trailing 5-0 in the eighth inning. Mariners’ All-Star right-hander Bryan Woo was on the mound, pitching a near-perfect game, having no-hit the Yankees up to that point.
The Yankees’ chances of winning were slim—at one point, their win probability was as low as 1.3%. It seemed like Seattle was on the verge of completing the first no-hitter of the 2025 MLB season.
However, the game took a dramatic turn when Jazz Chisholm Jr. led off the bottom of the eighth inning with a single, breaking up Woo’s no-hitter. This moment proved to be a catalyst for the Yankees’ resurgence.
Chisholm’s hit was followed by a single from Ben Rice, placing runners at the corners. Chisholm later scored on a sacrifice fly by Austin Wells, giving the Yankees their first run of the game.
The Yankees Fight Back
As Woo exited the game and Matt Brash entered the mound in relief, the Yankees were just getting started. With two outs, Giancarlo Stanton, known for his power, stepped up as a pinch hitter and hit a two-run homer to cut the Mariners’ lead to 5-3.
This blast ignited the crowd and gave the Yankees a renewed sense of hope. The momentum had shifted, and the Yankees were not backing down.
A Dramatic Ninth Inning
The Yankees’ battle continued into the ninth inning. Despite still trailing by two runs, they managed to load the bases with two outs, putting themselves in a position to score.
Austin Wells, who had already contributed with a sac fly, came through again. Wells singled to drive in two runs, tying the game at 5-5, and sending it into extra innings.
The Walk-Off in the Tenth
The game entered extra innings, and the Mariners were hoping to close it out. With automatic runners on base, the Mariners’ Devin Williams came in to pitch and struck out Randy Arozarena before forcing a pair of groundouts to end the top of the 10th.
In the bottom of the 10th, the Yankees’ rally didn’t get off to a smooth start. Oswald Peraza popped up a bunt attempt that failed to advance the automatic runner, Anthony Volpe.
Manager Aaron Boone then made a bold move by calling on Paul Goldschmidt to pinch-hit for Jasson Dominguez. The Mariners responded by intentionally walking Goldschmidt. However, Trent Grisham came through by drawing an unintentional walk, loading the bases with one out and setting the stage for Aaron Judge.
Judge’s Heroic Walk-Off
With the bases loaded and one out, Aaron Judge, known for his clutch performances, stepped up to the plate. Judge lifted a fly ball to shallow center, and as the throw came in from Mariners’ outfielder Julio RodrÃguez, it was Volpe’s headfirst slide that made the difference.
Volpe managed to avoid the tag from catcher Cal Raleigh, scoring the winning run and securing a 6-5 walk-off victory for the Yankees.
This dramatic finish was reminiscent of a Hollywood script, showcasing the Yankees’ never-give-up attitude and a mix of timely hitting and strategic moves that brought them back from the brink.
Historic Comeback
This victory was not just significant because of the comeback, but also for the history it made. According to MLB, the Yankees became the first team since the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1977 to win a game after being no-hit into the eighth inning and trailing by five or more runs.
Impact on the Season
With the win, the Yankees improved to a 52-41 record on the season, closing the gap with the Toronto Blue Jays, who currently lead the American League East by just two games. On the other hand, the Mariners, now 48-45, fell further behind the Boston Red Sox in the race for the third and final AL wild-card spot.
This game was a reminder of why baseball is so captivating. No matter how bleak the situation may seem, a game can turn on a dime. The Yankees’ ability to rally from a five-run deficit against one of the season’s best pitchers in Bryan Woo was a testament to their resilience and never-say-die attitude.
With Aaron Judge and the rest of the team showing they can perform under pressure, this dramatic win could serve as a turning point in their season.
