Six innings after the seventh-inning-stretch, the game was still going. The crowd stayed put; standing and holding their breath as the New York Yankees had the bases loaded.The Seattle Mariners fought the good fight, but it was time for the inevitable Yankees win.

With only one out, surely the Bronx Bombers would break the scoreless tie and run a hard-earned victory lap around the bases. But that didn't happen. The next two batters struck out. The opportunity was gone.

And the Mariners would win a 4 hr/7 min. ballgame with a base-hit "walk-off" in the 13th inning.


Per the MLB Glossary, "A walk-off occurs when the home team takes the lead in the bottom of the ninth or extra innings. Because the visiting team will not get another turn at-bat, the game ends immediately, with the home team victorious."

Okay, so there was no game-ending home-run. It still shows how far the Mariners have come as a team. And where they might be headed.

People are Saying Good Things About that Mariners - Yankees Game

New York Yankees v Seattle Mariners
Getty Images
loading...

It will go down as one of the greatest games of the 2022 season.

-Daniel Kramer, writing for MLB.com

New York Yankees v Seattle Mariners
Getty Images
loading...

Luis Castillo dazzles in Seattle home debut.

-R.J, Anderson, CBS sports

New York Yankees v Seattle Mariners
Getty Images
loading...

He’s the best pitcher in the world right now,

-Mariners 3rd baseman Eugenio Suarez said,

as reported by the Athletic's Corey Brock.

A Tale of Two Team Managers

New York Yankees v Seattle Mariners
Getty Images
loading...

That was one of the best games I’ve ever seen.

-Seattle Mariners Manager Scott Servais,

speaking to the Seattle Times' Ryan Divish.

 

New York Yankees v Seattle Mariners
Getty Images
loading...

Crappy way to end the night.

-Aaron Boone, as per ESPN's Marly Rivera

 

Not Everyone's a Fan of That Mariners - Yankees Game

New York Yankees v Seattle Mariners
Getty Images
loading...

Yankee fans were understandably less enthused. Take these headlines from New York media:

New York Post, Dan Martin
New York Post, Dan Martin
loading...
New York Daily News, Kristie Ackert
New York Daily News, Kristie Ackert
loading...
Pinstripe Alley, Madison Pavich
Pinstripe Alley, Madison Pavich
loading...
New York Yankees v Seattle Mariners
Getty Images
loading...

#GoMariners

LOOK: 50 images of winning moments from sports history

Sometimes images are the best way to honor the figures we've lost. When tragedy swiftly reminds us that sports are far from the most consequential thing in life, we can still look back on an athlete's winning moment that felt larger than life, remaining grateful for their sacrifice on the court and bringing joy to millions.

Read on to explore the full collection of 50 images Stacker compiled showcasing various iconic winning moments in sports history. Covering achievements from a multitude of sports, these images represent stunning personal achievements, team championships, and athletic perseverance.

The 100 Greatest Sports Legends in Washington & Oregon History

Whether they were born here, grew up here, went to college here, or played professionally here, these are the athletes you can't forget if you're from the Pacific Northwest.

More From 97.1 KXRX