The Seattle Mariners' sweep over the Detroit Tigers put them in a good position heading into the All-Star break. With a 51-45 record, they lead the Tampa Bay Rays by 1.5 games for the third AL Wild Card spot, and trail the Houston Astros by 5.0 games in the AL West.
Ultimately, the season will come down to how the team plays down the stretch in the second half. Here are three things that could make the Mariners' second half, and two that could break it.
What will make (or break) the 2nd half of the Mariners' season
Make: Julio Rodríguez's annual second-half heater
It's beginning to feel like a tradition at this point, isn't it?