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Clint Frazier Returns For Opener As New York Host Seattle

The homestand continues for the team that wears pinstripes.

On Monday night New York will welcome Seattle to the Bronx for a four game series but New York will also get a little bit healthier as they welcome back Clint Frazier.

Manager Aaron Boone said that the 24-year-old outfielder will be activated from the injured list, despite having played in only one Minor League rehab game since he sustained a sprained left ankle on April 22 against the Angels in Anaheim. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/yankees-option-stephen-tarpley-recall-clint-frazier

"Frazier will be here [Monday]," Boone said. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/yankees-option-stephen-tarpley-recall-clint-frazier

Frazier went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored for Double-A Trenton on Saturday in Harrisburg, Pa. He had been scheduled to serve as Trenton's designated hitter on Sunday due to wet grounds, but he was not in the lineup before that game was rained out. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/yankees-option-stephen-tarpley-recall-clint-frazier

At the time of his injury, Frazier was one of the Yanks' hottest hitters, owning a .324/.342/.632 slash line with 10 runs scored, three doubles, six homers and 17 RBIs in 18 games. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/yankees-option-stephen-tarpley-recall-clint-frazier

Frazier was limited to 69 games (15 in the Majors) last season by the effects of a concussion sustained in the Yankees' second exhibition game of the spring. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/yankees-option-stephen-tarpley-recall-clint-frazier

New York who is a member of the American League East comes into the opening game of the four game series with a record of 19-14 while Seattle who is a member of the American League West comes into the opening game of the four game series with a record of 19-17. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/standings

CC Sabathia will start for New York. The veteran left-hander who is playing his last season in the Major Leagues comes into the game with a record of 1-1 with a 2.66 earn run average. Sabathia joined the illustrious 3,000-strikeouts club in his last start, taking the loss in a 3-1 defeat at Arizona. Sabathia has completed at least five innings in all four of his starts this year, allowing two runs or fewer in three of the four. He will oppose Seattle right -hander Felix Hernandez who comes into the game with a record of 1-2 with a 4.31 earn run average. Though he hasn't won since his season debut, Hernandez is coming off back-to-back eight-strikeout games and will be looking to conjure up some of his past success at new Yankee Stadium, where he's 6-1 with a 1.44 ERA in 10 starts. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/roster/probable-pitchers

As for New York’s previous game, they not only won the finale against Minnesota but they won the series.

Embracing an opportunity provided in part by Luis Severino's injury, German is filling the void left by the ace’s absence. Firing pellets on a rainy, raw afternoon, German struck out seven and pitched into the seventh inning, helping to lead the Yankees to a 4-1, rain-shortened victory over the Twins on Sunday at Yankee Stadium.”according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/domingo-german-leads-yankees-to-series-win

"It's about concentration when you're on the mound, and not losing that confidence," German said through a translator. "You understand that even if things don't go your way, you never lose your concentration. If a hitter is going to hit a good pitch, make sure that is exactly a pitch that you want to throw. When you execute a pitch, execute with conviction." “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/domingo-german-leads-yankees-to-series-win

Mike Tauchman hit a two-run homer, his fourth big league blast, and DJ LeMahieu also drove in a run -- capitalizing on Brett Gardner's gritty 10-pitch walk earlier in the frame -- as the Yankees bested familiar face Michael Pineda to secure a series victory.”according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/domingo-german-leads-yankees-to-series-win

"It always feels good to hit a home run," Tauchman said. "I haven’t been swinging the bat anywhere near the level I want to be. It’s just great to contribute and have a good at-bat there. Anytime you can contribute to a win, it’s great." “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/domingo-german-leads-yankees-to-series-win

Hours after general manager Brian Cashman stated that Severino is not expected to rejoin the big league club until after the All-Star break, and with James Paxton set to miss approximately three weeks with a left knee injury, the Yankees were thrilled to see German's continued emergence. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/domingo-german-leads-yankees-to-series-win

"We certainly envisioned him making starts and being a valuable member of our club in some way, shape or form," manager Aaron Boone said. "When he came into Spring Training, it was visible the strides he had made -- going back to last year, and where he’s at now. He’s been, to this point, one of the better pitchers in the game." “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/domingo-german-leads-yankees-to-series-win

The 26-year-old German improved to 6-1 with a 2.35 ERA, throwing a career-high 108 pitches (69 for strikes) to tie the Rays' Tyler Glasnow for the Major League lead in victories. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/domingo-german-leads-yankees-to-series-win

German limited Minnesota to one run on four hits, walking three as he completed 6 2/3 frames. Boone said that he senses swelling confidence in German's fastball, curveball and changeup, and German credited his offseason work with pitching coach Larry Rothschild as well as with former Major Leaguer Daniel Cabrera. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/domingo-german-leads-yankees-to-series-win

"He's been our ace to this point, right?" said reliever Adam Ottavino. "He's got a lot of weapons, and now I think he's doing a really good job of getting in the right counts to use them all. You can just tell by the quality of the swings that they're not seeing him very well. He's been awesome." “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/domingo-german-leads-yankees-to-series-win

Pineda, who spent six injury-marred years with the Yanks from 2012-17, fanned eight over five innings and was charged with four runs (three earned) on six hits. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/domingo-german-leads-yankees-to-series-win

Tommy Kahnle recorded a strikeout while completing the seventh inning, becoming the third pitcher in Major League history to record at least one strikeout but not allow a hit or run in 11 straight relief appearances. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/domingo-german-leads-yankees-to-series-win

Kahnle joined the Angels’ Ernesto Frieri (2012) and Koji Uehara of the Red Sox (‘13) in the feat. Bouncing back from a frustrating ‘18, in which Kahnle said he never quite felt like himself, the righty has retired 28 of the past 30 men he has faced, holding opponents hitless with two walks. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/domingo-german-leads-yankees-to-series-win

"I've known Tommy a long time, going back to Colorado," Ottavino said. "When he's right and healthy and throwing strikes, I'd put him up there against almost anyone. His fastball is electric and he's got, for me, one of the best changeups in the game." “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/domingo-german-leads-yankees-to-series-win

The green weather radar blobs that the Yankees eyed all afternoon intensified in the eighth inning. Ottavino faced four hitters, issuing a walk, a passed ball and a hit-by-pitch before Boone summoned Aroldis Chapman with the intent of using the closer for a four-out save.”according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/domingo-german-leads-yankees-to-series-win

"I threw a couple of pitches there that I had no real feel for the ball," Ottavino said. "The mound itself was muddy, but I didn't try to let it affect me. When I got off, I realized how caked up everything was. I was just hoping Chappy would be able to throw enough strikes to get that guy out." according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/domingo-german-leads-yankees-to-series-win

Kahnle joined the Angels’ Ernesto Frieri (2012) and Koji Uehara of the Red Sox (‘13) in the feat. Bouncing back from a frustrating ‘18, in which Kahnle said he never quite felt like himself, the righty has retired 28 of the past 30 men he has faced, holding opponents hitless with two walks. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/domingo-german-leads-yankees-to-series-win

"I've known Tommy a long time, going back to Colorado," Ottavino said. "When he's right and healthy and throwing strikes, I'd put him up there against almost anyone. His fastball is electric and he's got, for me, one of the best changeups in the game." “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/domingo-german-leads-yankees-to-series-win

The green weather radar blobs that the Yankees eyed all afternoon intensified in the eighth inning. Ottavino faced four hitters, issuing a walk, a passed ball and a hit-by-pitch before Boone summoned Aroldis Chapman with the intent of using the closer for a four-out save. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/domingo-german-leads-yankees-to-series-win

"I threw a couple of pitches there that I had no real feel for the ball," Ottavino said. "The mound itself was muddy, but I didn't try to let it affect me. When I got off, I realized how caked up everything was. I was just hoping Chappy would be able to throw enough strikes to get that guy out." “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/domingo-german-leads-yankees-to-series-win

Like New York, Seattle also won their previous game but unlike New York Seattle shutout their opponent.

Mariners rookie Erik Swanson will never forget his first MLB win, both for what happened on the field and in the clubhouse. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/roster/probable-pitchers

The right-hander carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning Sunday, then was given a beer and condiment bath by his teammates following Seattle’s 10-0 victory over the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field.”according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/roster/probable-pitchers

Swanson (1-3, 4.94 ERA) held Cleveland hitless for 5 2/3 innings before Jose Ramirez delivered a sharp double to right field. He finished with a career-high 106 pitches over six innings, allowing a lone hit and three walks in his fifth big league outing. “according to https://www.mlb.com/mariners/news/erik-swanson-earns-first-mlb-win.

The 25-year-old is the No. 9 prospect in the organization, per MLB Pipeline, and was acquired in a four-player trade with the Yankees on Nov. 19, 2018, that sent left-hander James Paxton to New York. “according to https://www.mlb.com/mariners/news/erik-swanson-earns-first-mlb-win

“Swanny was great, and this should be a big confidence builder for him,” Mariners manager Scott Servais said, his jersey soaked from the postgame party. “He’s had a good run so far for us, coming over to a new organization. “according to https://www.mlb.com/mariners/news/erik-swanson-earns-first-mlb-win

“We’ve always known that his fastball is a separator, but the key was he was able to get his changeup going; both his changeup and his slider were on today.” “according to https://www.mlb.com/mariners/news/erik-swanson-earns-first-mlb-win

Swanson threw 69 fastballs, 28 changeups and nine sliders, according to Statcast. He only drew five swinging strikes and had 28 pitches fouled off, but kept the Indians guessing throughout. “according to https://www.mlb.com/mariners/news/erik-swanson-earns-first-mlb-win

“Early on, he had good ride on his fastball, so he was kind of beating us and we were having trouble getting on top of it,” Cleveland manager Terry Francona said. “You could see him gaining confidence. He started throwing a good changeup, which really gave us fits.” “according to https://www.mlb.com/mariners/news/erik-swanson-earns-first-mlb-win

An Ohio native, Swanson grew up in the Cincinnati suburb of Terrace Park. Both of his parents, along with more than a dozen friends, were on hand to watch his first big league appearance in the Eastern Time Zone. “according to https://www.mlb.com/mariners/news/erik-swanson-earns-first-mlb-win

The 6-foot-3, 235-pounder fed off their energy in retiring the first 10 batters of the game, and was well aware that the Indians didn’t have a hit as he headed to the mound in the sixth. “according to https://www.mlb.com/mariners/news/erik-swanson-earns-first-mlb-win

“I knew I had it, but I wasn’t thinking about that too much,” Swanson said. “After the back-to-back walks [in the fourth], I just tried to attack the zone and get some contact, and Ramirez got that one pretty good later on.” “according to https://www.mlb.com/mariners/news/erik-swanson-earns-first-mlb-win

Swanson was followed by Brandon Brennan, Mike Wright and Zac Rosscup, who went one inning apiece to complete a two-hit shutout that snapped Seattle’s losing streak at six. “according to https://www.mlb.com/mariners/news/erik-swanson-earns-first-mlb-win

By taking the finale of the three-game series, the Mariners avoided falling to .500 for the first time in 2019, prompting them to let off some steam in the clubhouse before boarding a flight to New York. “according to https://www.mlb.com/mariners/news/erik-swanson-earns-first-mlb-win

“It’s been a long week,” Servais said. “We’ve lost some close games and haven’t played that well, so we needed it. I feel great for Swanny and I’m happy for our team.” “according to https://www.mlb.com/mariners/news/erik-swanson-earns-first-mlb-win

First pitch is set for 6:35pm from Yankee Stadium. The game will be televised on YES and ROOTNW.