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Mariners erase seven-run deficit to sweep Blue Jays, advance to ALDS
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Mariners lose American League Division Series 2022
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Mariners lose in 18 innings, eliminated from MLB postseason, Local News
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Peña's 18th-inning HR sends Astros past Mariners for sweep – KIRO 7 News Seattle
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Mariners' sisyphean 18 inning game ends in 1-0 loss to Houston Astros - Lookout Landing
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It was the craziest thing ever': Mariners end playoff drought and party is on - Seattle Sports
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Mariners misery takes center stage on MLB Twitter amid Astros loss
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As Mariners playoff drought ends, celebration begins - Sports Illustrated
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As Mariners playoff drought ends, celebration begins - Sports Illustrated
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Even jaded fans must admit the Mariners have a good chance to end their playoff drought
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Everybody put their hearts on the field,' as the road in the playoffs end for the Mariners - KUOW
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Mariners' 21-year playoff wait ends on Cal Raleigh's walk-off HR
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Mariners' 21-year playoff wait ends on Raleigh's walk-off HR
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Watch: Mariners end two-decade playoff drought with walk-off homer - The Boston Globe
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Mariners 4th best game in 2022 was the first playoff game in 20+ years