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On the shoulders of a rookie: Yankees vs Mariners series recap

Bronx Pinstripes | August 25, 2016

Related Topics: New York Yankees, Seattle Mariners, Anthony Swarzak, Tommy Layne, Mike Zunino, Michael Pineda, Rookie, Kyle Seager, Starlin Castro, Wild card (sports)

Fresh off of winning a series against the Angels, the Yankees moved up the coast for a three game set against the Seattle Mariners. The Yankees were still slightly in discussions for the playoffs as they were 4.0 games back of the second wild card.

Big blows wasted

SEATTLE, WA - AUGUST 22: Starting pitcher Michael Pineda #35 of the New York Yankees is removed from the game by manager Joe Girardi #28 in the sixth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field on August 22, 2016 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - AUGUST 22: Starting pitcher Michael Pineda #35 of the New York Yankees is removed from the game by manager Joe Girardi #28 in the sixth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field on August 22, 2016 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Michael Pineda returned to Seattle to make the start in the series opener.

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