1998 Yankees Diary, August 28: An offensive onslaught downs the Mariners

Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty ImagesFresh off a series win against the Angels, the Yankees welcomed the Mariners to town. Despite the prolific power of the Seattle lineup, the road team entered this one 10 games under .500, at 61-71.

The series opener was a prime opportunity to jump all over Seattle. And thanks to an early offensive outburst and solid pitching, the Bronx Bombers did just that. You’ve gotta love winning by a touchdown.

August 28: Yankees 10, Mariners 3 (box score)

Record: 97-36, .729 (18.5 GA)

The Yankees came to play in this one. Poor Paul Spoljaric got boat-raced. It got late really early, as Yogi might have said. After El Duque held Seattle off the scoreboard, the relentless…