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SEATTLE — Anthony Rizzo hit a tiebreaking double in the 10th inning and drove in both runs for New York as the Yankees clinched a playoff spot with a 2-1 win over the Seattle Mariners. Rizzo lined the first pitch of the inning from reliever Collin Snider down the right-field line to score automatic runner Jasson Domínguez from second base. The postseason berth is the 59th in franchise history, and the team's 25th playoff trip in 30 years. Assured at least an AL wild card, the Yankees have made the playoffs six times in Aaron Boone's seven seasons as manager. New York moved five games ahead of second-place Baltimore in the AL East with 10 to play and became the first American League team to wrap up a playoff spot.
