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Yankees defeat Mariners 2-1 in extra innings, clinch playoff spot

The New York Yankees are heading back to the playoffs.

The Bronx Bombers overcame a late comeback by the Seattle Mariners and won Wednesday night’s game in extra innings. Nestor Cortes tossed six shutout innings as the Yankees won 2-1 despite Clay Holmes’ 13th blown save of the year.

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The offense was quiet all night. Anthony Rizzo drove in both runs. His RBI single in the second inning put the Yankees up 1-0, and an RBI double in the tenth gave them the lead for good.