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Vintage Verlander silences Seattle as Astros top M's 5-1 to open
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Justin Verlander takes shutout into 9th inning as Mariners lose
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Mariners close out August with 21 wins after rallying past Oakland
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Mariners face Astros, look to tie franchise mark of 15 straight wins
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Mariners stay in race with win over Astros
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Mariners stay in race with win over Astros
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Morosi: 'Why wouldn't you love' where Seattle Mariners are in race
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Astros top M's 5-1 to open key series in playoff race
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Robinson Cano homers, Mariners beat Astros to keep playoff hopes
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Suárez hits two-run homer as Mariners hold on for 7-6 win over
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Mariners, Astros or Rangers? AL West tale of the tape (and
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AL West standings: Mariners gain ground with big win over Astros
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Game 159 Thread. September 27,, 2023, 8:40 CT. Astros @ Mariners