The Rockies were eliminated from the playoffs a month ago, so Tuesday night’s game at Seattle’s T-Mobile Park was the closest they would come to postseason vibes.
For seven innings, the Rockies were up to the test. But, ultimately, the Rockies flunked, losing a 4-3 gut-puncher when the Mariners scored three runs in the eighth off relievers Juan Mejia and Victor Vodnik.
The sizzling Mariners won for the 15th time in 16 games, clinched an American League playoff berth, and moved a step closer to winning the AL West title.
Rockies rookie right-hander McCade Brown pitched like an ace for five innings, and shortstop Ezequiel Tovar gave the Rockies a 3-1 lead in the sixth.