MLB

Mariners spoil Pettitte’s return

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A fan holds a banner in reference to Andy Pettitte before the game against the Seattle Mariners at Yankee Stadium. Getty Images
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Derek Jeter, left, touches second base to get out Casper Wells, of the Seattle Mariners, and makes the relay throw to first base to complete a double play in the first-inning. ZUMA Press
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New York Yankees starting pitcher Andy Pettitte (right) throws a pitch to Seattle Mariners right fielder Casper Wells in the first inning. Reuters
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Alex Rodriguez tries to keep his distance from Combat Dog Sgt. Rex, as Yankees President Randy Levine reaches down, after Rodriguez presented a gift to former Marine Cpl. Megan Leavey Sgt. Rex in a pregame ceremony before the game, as both are Iraq vets who were injured in combat. Paul J. Bereswill
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Dustin Ackley, top, turns a double play over the New York Yankees’ Russell Martin (55) on ball hit by the Yankes’ Derek Jeter during the third inning. AP
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Andy Pettitte walks back to the dugout after the first inning Bill Kostroun
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Fans hold up signs before the game Bill Kostroun
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Jesus Montero, top, is tagged out at home plate by New York Yankees catcher Russell Martin on a double play during the sixth inning. AP
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Nick Swisher, right, tries to reach third but is tagged out by the Seattle Mariners’ Alex Liddi, center, while umpire Chris Conroy watches the play during the ninth inning. AP
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Nick Swisher reacts after he is tagged out by Mariners third baseman Alex Liddi as umpire Scott Barry makes the call in the ninth inning. Swisher was out at third base attempting to stretch a double into a triple. Bill Kostroun