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The New York Yankees defeated the Seattle Mariners 5–3 on April 1 at T-Mobile Park in a low-scoring affair that showcased the visitors' pitching dominance and timely power. Despite managing just six hits, the Yankees capitalized on two home runs to drive in five runs, while their pitching staff struck out ten Mariners batters and surrendered only three earned runs with an exceptional 1.01 ERA. Seattle's offense struggled significantly, recording seven hits with a .659 OPS and striking out ten times, managing just one walk in the contest. The Mariners' pitching was respectable—posting a 3.09 ERA with nine strikeouts—but the home team's inability to generate runs from their limited offensive opportunities proved costly, compounded by a defensive error. The Yankees' power advantage and superior pitching efficiency overcame their own modest hit total of six, underscoring a performance built on quality over quantity. New York's early-season pitching depth will be critical as they look to maintain this low-ERA trend in upcoming divisional matchups.