During an early West Coast trip, the Yankees suffered a significant setback against the Seattle Mariners, who were transitioning after trading Ken Griffey Jr. This series represented the Yankees' first loss of the season, lowering their record to 2-2. Pitcher Andy Pettitte, eager to rebound from average seasons, encountered early struggles against the Mariners as they quickly scored. This loss marked a troubling reminder, as the Mariners would be one of only four teams the Yankees failed to maintain a positive record against overall in the regular season.
The Mariners might have been in a transition phase, but they presented the Yankees with their first series loss, highlighting them as a formidable opponent this season.
Despite struggling in previous seasons, Andy Pettitte aimed to reclaim his dominance but faced immediate challenges as the Mariners struck first with a home run.
In a year marked by ups and downs for the Yankees, their record only dipped to .500 this early in the season after a loss to the Mariners.
This initial setback would set the tone for the Yankees' journey, as the Mariners became one of the few teams they struggled against throughout the season.
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