UPDATE: The Seattle Mariners have officially secured a first-round bye and home-field advantage in the AL Division Series following a decisive 6-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Thursday night. This victory marks their 17th win in 18 games, confirming their status as the American League West champions.
Just a day after clinching their first division title since 2001, the Mariners celebrated as the Cleveland Guardians fell to the Detroit Tigers earlier today, sealing Seattle’s playoff position. The Mariners have now become a formidable force, winning their seventh consecutive game.
Eugenio Suárez was the star of the night, hitting his 49th home run, tying his personal best set in 2019 while with the Cincinnati Reds. His two-run homer in the second inning showcased his power, and he later added a run-scoring single, pushing his career-high RBI total to 117.
Seattle’s performance was bolstered by starting pitcher Emerson Hancock, who, stepping in for Bryan Woo due to an injury, delivered an impressive outing. He allowed just two hits in four scoreless innings and struck out seven batters. The Mariners’ bullpen continued the momentum, with Caleb Ferguson navigating through a seventh-inning challenge.
The Mariners dominated the game without ever trailing, tying their franchise record for home games won in a row, having now achieved an 11-game home winning streak that matches their record from May 20 to June 8, 2001.
Meanwhile, the Rockies’ struggles continued as they fell to 4-17 in September. Their 116 losses this season mark the most in the National League since the 1962 New York Mets suffered 120 defeats.
Mariners’ fans are eagerly awaiting slugger Cal Raleigh, who remains at 60 home runs this season. He is just two homers shy of tying the American League record held by Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees. Raleigh’s journey to the record is creating palpable excitement among fans, making every game a must-watch.
With the AL Division Series approaching, all eyes will be on the Mariners as they prepare for their postseason run. Fans can expect high-stakes action at T-Mobile Park, where the atmosphere is already electric following this historic season.
Stay tuned for more updates as the Mariners continue their quest for postseason glory!
