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Rays Sweep Mariners 4-1, Cut Playoff Hopes

8/10/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Rays beat Mariners 4-1 on Sunday, completing a three-game sweep.
Ian Seymour (9-3) threw six innings, allowing one run on five hits, two walks and seven strikeouts.
Cedric Mullins' RBI single in the fifth and Liam Hicks' two-run double in the sixth produced runs.
Seattle fell to a 56-63 record and its playoff odds dropped to 30.2% after only four hits beyond the first inning.

History

Historical Context

The 1994-95 MLB strike, which began August 12 1994 and canceled 948 games including the World Series, left the Seattle Mariners with a 79-66 record and their first playoff berth. The strike also crippled the Montreal Expos, sparking their eventual relocation. Today, the Rays’ sweep echoes how teams can rebound from such disruptions, reshaping playoff odds.

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Story summary

Rays beat Mariners 4-1 on Sunday, completing a three-game sweep.
Ian Seymour (9-3) threw six innings, allowing one run on five hits, two walks and seven strikeouts.
Cedric Mullins' RBI single in the fifth and Liam Hicks' two-run double in the sixth produced runs.
Seattle fell to a 56-63 record and its playoff odds dropped to 30.2% after only four hits beyond the first inning.

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