Mariners' Cal Raleigh Criticizes Yankees' Tipping Off - The Athletic

New York Yankees Defeat Seattle Mariners in Extra-Innings Game

The New York Yankees secured a significant victory against the Seattle Mariners, winning 6-5 in extra innings. Mariners' pitcher Bryan Woo had a strong performance, taking a no-hitter into the eighth inning with his team leading 5-0. However, the Yankees managed to chip away at the lead, trailing 5-3 in the ninth inning when Seattle brought in closer Andrés Muñoz.

The Yankees identified that Muñoz was tipping his slider, allowing them to anticipate his pitches. With runners on base, the Yankees executed their plan effectively. They capitalized on Muñoz's tipped pitches, scoring two runs off a single by Austin Wells, tying the game at 5-5.

Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh acknowledged that the Yankees had picked up on Muñoz's tipping signals. Despite Raleigh's attempts to alert Muñoz from behind the plate, the Yankees were able to capitalize on the situation.

Muñoz, who had been performing exceptionally well with a 1.06 ERA, experienced a setback in this game due to the tipping issue. Despite his recent success, the Yankees managed to score off him, leading to his exit from the game.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone praised his team for their performance against Muñoz, acknowledging the challenge he posed as a top closer in the league. Mariners manager Dan Wilson, however, downplayed the impact of Muñoz's tipping on the game's outcome.

The Yankees ultimately clinched the win in the 10th inning, with Aaron Judge hitting a sacrifice fly to score Anthony Volpe. This victory marked the Yankees' fourth consecutive win and their first comeback from a five-run deficit since 2023.

The game highlighted the significance of the Yankees' strategic approach and their ability to capitalize on the opposing team's weaknesses.