SEATTLE — The primary hints that the constructing blocks have been in place for a successful Yankees season could possibly be glimpsed via chain-link fences on February mornings in Tampa, Fla., the place recognizable gamers arrived weeks forward of their mandated report dates. A blockbuster commerce to import Juan Soto had everybody dreaming huge.
With outsized expectations accompanying the highly effective tandem of Soto and Aaron Choose, the superstars have delivered on their promise, serving to the membership attain its first goal. The Yankees are formally again within the postseason, punching their ticket with a 2-1, 10-inning victory over the Mariners on Wednesday at T-Cell Park.
Nestor Cortes fired six scoreless innings and Anthony Rizzo doubled house the go-ahead run within the tenth inning after Clay Holmes’ blown save because the Yankees secured the 59th postseason look in franchise historical past, set to as soon as once more flip the lights on at Yankee Stadium this October.
Assured of at the very least a Wild Card spot whereas persevering with to focus on the American League East title, proudly owning a five-game lead with 10 contests remaining, this marks the Bombers’ seventh playoff look in eight seasons since 2017.
