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After overcoming six hitless innings against the Padres on May 7, the New York Yankees bounced back from seven hitless innings against the Mariners on Thursday.
The New York Yankees ace has been replaced by a teammate on the All-Star Game roster, raising injury concerns.
NEW YORK – No-hit by Seattle Mariners starter Bryan Woo through seven innings, the Yankees rallied to an extra-inning, 6-5 win on Thursday night. With one out in the 10 th, Aaron Judge’s sacrifice fly to center narrowly scored Anthony Volpe from third base – a play that survived a Mariners’ replay challenge.
The Mariners couldn't close out the Yankees despite a dominant showing from Bryan Woo and were swept in the process.
Next on the list of non-productive third basemen is another possible Yankees target, Luis Rengifo of the Angels, as The Post’s Jon Heyman has reported. He was more productive each of the previous three seasons but has struggled badly this season.
"Yankees stage miraculous comeback after being no-hit for 7 innings, winning 6-5 in 10th against Seattle in historic rally performance."
The rookie second baseman joined a small group of Mariners hitters to accomplish a career first against the Yankees.
The Yankees acquired Williams, a two-time All-Star and two-time Reliever of the Year Award winner, from the Milwaukee Brewers in an offseason trade. Though it seemed Williams would serve as a shutdown closer option for the Yankees this season, he struggled early and encountered some hostility from home fans.
The Yankees discovered a tip in Mariners closer Andres Munoz en route to their improbable extra-inning victory on Thursday night in the Bronx.
Giancarlo Stanton's bold message after the New York Yankees’ dramatic and historical sweep of the Mariners proves this team is far from done.