BOTTOM LINE: The New York Yankees are looking to keep a three-game win streak intact when they take on the Seattle Mariners. Seattle has a 45-32 record at home and a 77-75 record overall. The Mariners have a 44-20 record in games when they record eight or more hits.

The Yankees seemed to celebrate extra hard since many of them were on last year’s team that missed the playoffs.

With their playoff chances slipping, the Seattle Mariners found a painful way to lose. A flying bat, momentary lapse and bizarre double play.