Going into Thursday's series finale, the Seattle Mariners hadn't led at any point in two prior games against the New York Yankees and failed to score more than twice in either contest. The Mariners bucked both trends and put up three runs in the first inning en route to a 3-2 win over the Yankees.

At T-Mobile Park on Thursday, the Seattle Mariners play the New York Yankees (three consecutive wins) at 4:10 p.m. ET.The Mariners (+101 underdog on the moneyline) hit the field versus the Yankees

New York Yankees clinch playoff spot by beating Seattle Mariners 2-1 in 10 innings.

After avoiding being hit by a loose bat, Julio Rodriguez, the potential tying run for the Mariners, found himself picked off third base during a stunning to 2-1 loss to the Yankees.

The Seattle Mariners were badly in need of a win Wednesday. Unfortunately, a wild scene involving Julio Rodriguez and a flying bat proved costly.

The Seattle Mariners suffered a very tough loss on Wednesday night to the New York Yankees, thanks in part to one of the weirdest baserunning miscues you'll ever see.