Mariners take two, take first game of series against Rangers 3-2

Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty ImagesTonight the Mariners took the series opener against the division-rival Rangers, extending a franchise record with 11 consecutive home series opener wins (since April 1) with a 3-2 victory. Astute readers will also note that that is yet again a one-run win, making them 17-7 in one-run games, which is both the most one-run wins and the best record in such contests in the Majors. It was also their 14th comeback win of the season, although a first-inning comeback is a little different than a comeback staged over many innings or late in a game. I prefer to think of tonight as a mulligan: the Mariners just needed to restart, like me when I deal myself a hand of Phase 4 cards where I need sets and I deal myself a full run and no Wilds.

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