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Mariners Face Crucial Games for AL West Playoff Hope

9/2/2025

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As of September 2025, the Seattle Mariners are 2.0 games behind the Houston Astros in the AL West and have a 45.7% chance for a wild card spot.
Crucial tie-breaker games against the Royals and Astros are upcoming in their final road trip.
The series against the Astros may determine the AL West title, with both teams tied in their season series.
The Mariners' September schedule includes 13 games against teams with losing records.

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Story summary

As of September 2025, the Seattle Mariners are 2.0 games behind the Houston Astros in the AL West and have a 45.7% chance for a wild card spot.
Crucial tie-breaker games against the Royals and Astros are upcoming in their final road trip.
The series against the Astros may determine the AL West title, with both teams tied in their season series.
The Mariners' September schedule includes 13 games against teams with losing records.