The Mariners went 6-6 in their gauntlet of games sandwiching the All-Star break, a decent performance against some of the best teams in baseball. They’re now embarking on a critical road trip ahead of the trade deadline and have three straight series against division foes on the docket. Given the softness of the rest of the American League, and the rising play of the Angels and Rangers, these next 11 games feel a lot more important than they might appear on the surface. A 7-4 record feels like the minimum needed to feel good about the M’s position heading into the dog days of summer.
Series Preview: Mariners (54-48) at Angels (49-53)
