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Yankees' Aaron Judge and Mariners' Randy Arozarena Set for a Showdown at T-Mobile Park

First Inning


As the Yankees prepare to face off against the Mariners at Seattle's T-Mobile Park, all eyes will be on Aaron Judge, the Yankees' star right fielder. Over the past three games, Judge has been a powerhouse at the plate, boasting an impressive batting average of .483. His performance against the Athletics was particularly noteworthy, where he achieved an OPS of 2.0 with two home runs and three RBIs. This consistent form makes him a key player to watch in the upcoming game.


Sep 19, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt (36) fields a bunt single by Seattle Mariners right fielder Luke Raley (20, background) during the first inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

On the other side, Mariners' left fielder Randy Arozarena has also shown his prowess with a solid batting average of .417 over his last three outings. His standout performance came during a game against the Blue Jays, where he hit .667 with an OPS of 1.75 and drove in one run. Both players are expected to bring their A-game as they step onto the field.


Second Inning


The Yankees' pitching staff will be crucial in this matchup. Carlos Rodón, who has been steady on the mound with an ERA of 6.0 and a WHIP of 1.3333 across recent games, will need to maintain his composure against Seattle's hitters. Meanwhile, reliever Yerry De Los Santos has been effective with a WHIP of 0.6667 and zero earned runs allowed in his last appearance.


Sep 19, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (11) hits a single against the Seattle Mariners during the second inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

For the Mariners, Bryce Miller is expected to take charge from the mound despite struggling recently with an ERA of 12.6 and WHIP of 2.0 against Toronto. The bullpen will look towards Collin Snider who has demonstrated control with an ERA of 9.0 but needs to tighten up after allowing several hits.


Third Inning


The Yankees’ lineup features other notable contributors such as first baseman Paul Goldschmidt and center fielder Cody Bellinger who have both shown flashes of brilliance recently; Goldschmidt hitting .433 overall with two RBIs while Bellinger maintains a respectable .389 average.


Sep 19, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (3) hits an RBI-single against the New York Yankees during the first inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Seattle’s offensive strategy might lean heavily on J.P Crawford’s consistency at shortstop; he’s hitting .233 but has potential for clutch plays given his past performances including a strong showing against Toronto where he posted an OPS of 1.25.


Fourth Inning


Defensively speaking, both teams have showcased solid fielding percentages above .900 in their recent games which could play pivotal roles in tight situations during this encounter.


The Yankees’ third baseman Oswald Peraza stands out defensively with no errors recorded over three games while contributing offensively when needed – highlighted by his home run against Oakland which contributed significantly to their victory margin then.


Fifth Inning


As we anticipate this thrilling contest between two formidable lineups - it remains clear that individual performances from stars like Aaron Judge or Randy Arozarena could very well dictate outcomes here given how closely matched these squads appear statistically thus far into their seasons respectively!


Fans can catch all action live on ROOT Sports NW when these titans clash on May 13th at precisely 9:40 PM Eastern Time (6:40 PM Pacific) right within confines located at iconic address:1516 First Avenue South amidst bustling cityscape known famously worldwide simply as “Seattle.”


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