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The New York Yankees defeated the Seattle Mariners 10–5 on August 12 at Yankee Stadium, surpassing the Vegas total line of 8.5 with a combined 15 runs. The Yankees' offense generated 13 hits and two home runs while driving in 10 runs, though their .232 batting average and .724 OPS reflected inconsistent contact against Seattle's pitching. Seattle countered with three home runs across nine hits but managed only five runs, hamstrung by a .683 OPS and eight strikeouts. On the mound, Yankees pitchers allowed nine hits and five earned runs over the contest while striking out eight, posting a 3.30 ERA despite seven walks. The Mariners' pitching staff surrendered 13 hits and all 10 Yankees runs, compiling a 3.85 ERA that proved costly in a home loss. New York's ability to convert power opportunities—two homers versus Seattle's three—proved decisive, as did Seattle's inability to capitalize on runners in scoring position despite drawing seven walks. The Yankees' run differential improvement suggests their lineup is finding rhythm heading into the season's stretch run.