Mariners blank Yankees 1-0 as Caballero steals 29th base

The Seattle Mariners secured a narrow 1-0 victory over the New York Yankees on August 13, 2026, at Yankee Stadium. The game was a pitching duel, with both offenses struggling to score. The Mariners' win was largely attributed to a masterful performance by starting pitcher Logan Gilbert, who pitched 6.0 scoreless innings, giving up only four hits and striking out seven batters. He improved his season record to 9-7 with an ERA of 3.28.

The sole run of the game came in the second inning when W. Wilson hit a solo home run off Yankees pitcher Fried, who was charged with the loss. The Mariners' bullpen maintained the shutout, with closer Andrés Muñoz securing his 21st save of the season by striking out two batters in the ninth inning.

Despite the loss, Panamanian player Jose Caballero continued to make his presence felt on the basepaths. In the seventh inning, he successfully stole third base, marking his 29th stolen base of the 2026 season. Although he was previously thrown out attempting to steal second, Caballero's speed and aggressiveness created pressure on the Yankees' pitching. The Yankees' offense was largely ineffective, managing only four hits throughout the game. The loss dropped the Yankees' record to 68-53, while the Mariners improved to 57-65 as they attempt to climb in the standings.

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