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Mariners Sweep Astros, Clinch AL's No. 2 Seed

9/22/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Seattle Mariners swept the Houston Astros, achieving the No. 2 seed in the AL and leading the AL West with an 87-69 record.
This positions the Mariners to avoid the wild card round, while the Toronto Blue Jays secured the top seed in the AL.
Cal Raleigh hit his 58th home run during the series, aiding Seattle's resurgence.
The Milwaukee Brewers clinched the NL Central title, their third consecutive division win.
The AL wild card race is competitive, with the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox vying for playoff spots.

History

Historical Context

The Seattle Mariners reached their first postseason in 1995, led by Ken Griffey Jr.'s 17 home runs and a 79-66 record. This milestone ignited a passionate fan base, but the team has since faced a 20-year playoff drought, the longest in North American sports. In 2021, Cal Raleigh's 58 home runs marked a resurgence, reflecting evolving dynamics in Major League Baseball.

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Story summary

The Seattle Mariners swept the Houston Astros, achieving the No. 2 seed in the AL and leading the AL West with an 87-69 record.
This positions the Mariners to avoid the wild card round, while the Toronto Blue Jays secured the top seed in the AL.
Cal Raleigh hit his 58th home run during the series, aiding Seattle's resurgence.
The Milwaukee Brewers clinched the NL Central title, their third consecutive division win.
The AL wild card race is competitive, with the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox vying for playoff spots.

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