The News Tribune · Jun 6, 2018
For real now? Mariners bash Astros in Houston, increase lead in AL West
So much significance – that’s the low-hanging fruit from this night in Houston.
The Seattle Mariners already entered the city leading the reigning World Series champions by a game in the American League West standings, then they get two games against the Astros in early June hoping to show the doubters of the world that they’re ready to kick that 16-year playoff drought to the curb.
The Mariners entered Tuesday with a plus-17 run differential and 15 games over .500. The Astros had a plus-122 run differential and were 13 games over .500. So the Mariners’ surely can’t keep this up, especially with them leading the majors in one-run wins (18). It’s not sustainable … right?