The Mariners are back in the picture.
Cole Young’s walkoff single in the 11th inning Saturday pulled the Mariners within three games of the Astros in the AL West. The Mariners secured a series victory and pushed their head-to-head record against the Astros to 5-4 with four to play. They are now very much in the hunt for a division title in 2025, but Saturday’s win spotlighted a crucial question they face ahead of the trade deadline.
The Mariners quickly took advantage of Lance McCullers Jr. and his post-injury command issues. In the second, they swung at 10 of 37 pitches and loaded the bases with nobody out.