SEATTLE, WA – Following a 3-2 win over the Kansas City Royals yesterday, the Seattle Mariners (74-56) sit atop the division all alone for the first time this late in the season since August 24, 2003, when it was also through its 130th game. The M’s have now won 11 of their past 12 games, 19 of their past 23, and 21 of their past 26.
Seattle is just one game up on Texas and Houston – currently tied for second and occupying two of the three AL Wild Card spots, according to MLB.com.
Yet, after going a Major League Baseball-best 36-14 since the start of July, featuring separate eight-game win streaks in August alone, they might be the new favorites. When Seattle pulled into a tie for first on Friday, Texas had been in sole possession of first place for 111 days (since May 5th), and alone or tied for 147 of the season’s first 148 days (exception: April 8).
The Mariners take on the Oakland A’s (38-93) this evening at 6:40 p.m.
