One glaring problem in the Mariners’ inability to gain prolonged traction in their postseason push is that, lately, home has been anything but sweet.
Friday’s 5-1 loss to the New York Yankees marked the Mariners’ 11th loss in their last 13 home games.
That represents a startling turnaround because the Mariners were once 25-12 at Safeco Field. Their current 27-23 home record computes to a .529 winning percentage, which is now below the MLB average of .532.
It’s been costly.
Had the Mariners gone just 6-7 in those last 13 home games, which would still be a disappointment, they would be 52-46 and leading the American League wild-card race.