A series win against the Orioles was the bare minimum the Mariners needed to keep pace in the Wild Card race. But failing to get the sweep means they missed an opportunity to gain a game on the Athletics. The Yankees are partly to blame for that. They won just a single game in Oakland, doing as little as possible to help out the Mariners. The stress and tension of the Wild Card chase boiled over on Tuesday, resulting in a minor fracas in the Mariners clubhouse. Let’s hope they used the home off day yesterday to refocus and recharge heading into the last few weeks of the season.
Series Preview: Mariners (78-62) vs. Yankees (87-53)
