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A's Clinch Playoff Spot for 3rd Straight Season After Mariners' Loss to Padres

The Oakland Athletics have clinched a spot in the 2020 MLB playoffs following the Seattle Mariners' 6-1 loss to the San Diego Padres on Friday night.

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For the 3rd straight year, the @Athletics are headed to the #postseason! #CLINCHED https://t.co/PUt5s1csiA

The A's are in line to win their first American League West title since 2013. They hold a seven lead on the Houston Astros following Friday's win over the San Francisco Giants.

Oakland has reached the postseason in each of the last two years, losing in the wild-card game.