In a decisive 11-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners, the New York Yankees are on the brink of clinching a playoff berth, propelled by Aaron Judge's four RBIs and Juan Soto's milestone 40th homer of the season. The Yankees now hold a four-game lead in the AL East, while the Mariners, struggling to secure a wild-card spot, fell three games back of the final playoff position. Judge leads the league with 136 RBIs and ties for the most home runs, reflecting his critical role in the Yankees' success. Despite the loss, the Mariners have shown improvement under new management but face a tough schedule ahead. The matchup highlights the Yankees' offensive prowess against a strong Mariners pitching staff, as both teams battle for postseason positions in the final weeks of the regular season. With just 12 games remaining, the urgency intensifies for both teams as they aim for playoff contention.