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The New York Yankees shut out the Seattle Mariners 5–0 on March 31 at T-Mobile Park, with dominant pitching carrying the visitors to a clean victory. Yankees pitchers allowed just 4 hits while striking out 7 and walking only 1, posting a razor-thin 0.61 ERA and surrendering zero earned runs across the contest. The Mariners' offense sputtered badly, managing only 4 hits with a .687 OPS and striking out 7 times while drawing just 1 walk; their pitching staff fanned 10 Yankees but coughed up 5 earned runs on 9 hits, though a .205 batting average underscored Seattle's struggles at the plate. Despite both teams posting modest offensive numbers—the Yankees batted .240 with a .656 OPS themselves—New York's pitching dominance and ability to convert limited opportunities into 5 runs proved decisive. The Mariners' lone defensive miscue added to their woes in an otherwise forgettable opener. This shutout victory signals the Yankees' pitching depth could be a strength early in the season, while Seattle faces questions about offensive consistency heading into April.