Mariners realize term is almost over, cram for exams, outscore that one kid from the Valley

Tonight the Mariners proved again that no matter what, they are a better team than the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, California, USA. Tonight also I am reminded again of what a Pyrrhic victory is, and how of all the various gods I know, the baseball ones seem to especially delight in mischief and monkey-paws.

At the beginning of the season, with low expectations for the team and crushed at losing out on Ohtani, I told myself that I’d be satisfied if this team looked like it was laying the foundation for next year, if they could just beat—or even hold serve with—the Angels in their matchups. I wasn’t even expecting the Mariners would finish ahead of the Angels, widely proclaimed as winners…