From the Corner of Edgar and Dave · May 13, 2020
Classic Mariners Games: Griffey Walks Off the Yankees in 1995
When play started on August 24, 1995, the Mariners were one game under .500, at 54–55, and 11.5 games behind the California Angels in the AL West. The Mariners opened a four-game series against the New York Yankees that night, facing tough right-hander David Cone.
After suffering two broken bones in his left wrist on May 26, Ken Griffey Jr. returned two weeks ahead of schedule on August 15 — and he was beginning to hit his stride as the Yankees came to town.
The scoring opened in the bottom of the 1st when Jay Buhner belted a grand slam home run off Cone. The Yankees came back with one run in the 2nd and four runs in the 4th to take a 7–4 lead.