The Mariners again struck first in Game 6, taking a 2–0 lead in the first when Yankees starter Orlando Hernández walked Al Martin, then gave up back-to-back doubles to Alex Rodriguez and Edgar Martínez. Seattle made it 4–0 when Carlos Guillén hit a two-run home run in the fourth.
The Mariners took an early lead in Game 6, scoring twice in the first inning when Orlando Hernández walked Al Martin and then gave up consecutive doubles from Alex Rodriguez and Edgar Martínez. Seattle expanded its advantage to 4–0 in the fourth with Carlos Guillén's two-run home run.