Rain Halts Yankees-Mariners Showdown as Judge and Raleigh Go Hitless
The clash between the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners was building toward a classic — and then the skies opened up. Rain delays are always a part of baseball lore, but this one came right in the middle of an inning, disrupting what had the makings of a gritty, tight game between two playoff-contending squads.
At Yankee Stadium, the rain began falling hard enough to force umpires to call for a delay during the top of the fifth inning, with J.P. Crawford at the plate and the count 2-1. Runners stood on the corners with two outs, and fans braced themselves for what could have been a momentum-shifting moment — instead, they were left watching the grounds crew roll out the tarp.
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Will Warren was on the mound for the Yankees, still holding the Mariners scoreless. On the other side, Logan Gilbert had been sharp, allowing just one hit through four innings for Seattle. What made this game especially intriguing was the spotlight matchup: Aaron Judge vs. Cal Raleigh. Neither of the two big names had made an impact at the plate — both were 0-for-2 by the time the game paused — but anticipation was growing with each inning. This was more than just a typical regular-season game; it was a battle of stars waiting to break out.
It’s the first of a three-game series, and both teams will be eager to resume and keep things moving according to schedule, especially with the playoff race slowly tightening. Though the delay interrupted the rhythm, it also injected an extra level of suspense — fans are left wondering who will strike first when play resumes. With power hitters like Judge and Raleigh in the mix, it only takes one swing to change the story.
The timing of the delay — 8:15 p.m. ET — cut right into the heart of what could have been the game’s turning point. But as any baseball fan knows, weather is part of the game’s unpredictability. Now, the resumption of this game isn’t just about continuing play — it’s about picking up the thread of a drama paused mid-scene. Will the momentum stay with the pitchers, or will the delay reset everything?
For now, it’s a waiting game. One where the tension only builds, and the first pitch after the rain will feel heavier than most. All eyes will once again be on Judge and Raleigh, still searching for their first hit, ready to break the deadlock and leave a mark on this delayed but still very much alive showdown.
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