25 years ago today, the Yankees’ West Coast trip was on the upswing. After a pair of good wins closed out their series in Oakland, the Bombers made their way up to the Pacific Northwest to take on the first place Mariners. Behind a very good Roger Clemens outing and some vintage José Canseco, the Yankees coasted to victory in Seattle to grow their lead in the East.

August 28: Yankees 9, Mariners 1 (box score)

Record: 73-55 (5.0 GA in AL East)

The Yankees got to work right out of the gate against Paul Abbott and the M’s, firing up the scoreboard in the top half of the first. The inning began with a pair of walks and a single from Derek Jeter which loaded the bases. David Justice put a pause on the rally, but also scored the Yankees’ first run with a 4-6-3 double play ball. With just a si

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