Yankees and Mariners Face Off Amid Offensive Struggles

The New York Yankees are set to host the Seattle Mariners in a three-game series, with both teams experiencing difficulties at the plate. The Yankees currently hold the first wild-card spot in the American League, while the Mariners are under .500 and trailing by 3.5 games in the playoff race.

New York has been without key players Cody Bellinger, Aaron Judge, and Giancarlo Stanton due to injuries, resulting in a team batting average of .230, ranking third-worst in the majors. Despite these challenges, the Yankees have managed a 16-10 record since the All-Star break, recently taking two out of three games against the Atlanta Braves.

Seattle, on the other hand, has the lowest batting average in the AL at .229 and has struggled significantly, being outscored 20-4 in their last four games. The Mariners have also faced issues with runners in scoring position, going 1-for-15 over the weekend against the Tampa Bay Rays. The series opener will feature Yankees pitcher Ryan Weathers, who has been performing well, against Mariners starter Bryan Woo, who is looking to regain form.