Based on my experience with social media, the idea is that the recent 5 games losing streak proves the Mariners cannot compete with the “big boys”. The Big Boys group includes the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, and Houston Astros.
Like many ridiculous claims, there is a kernel of truth in this statement. The Mariners are 2-4 against the Astros. They are 0-3 against the Yankees. And 3-3 against the Red Sox. I’m not gonna tell you that a 5-10 record is good. I am going to tell you that it really doesn’t matter.
But let’s go down this crazy train track and dig deeper.