The Mariners, a team that almost touched the World Series just last year, are now facing down the barrel of elimination. Yeah, you read that right. Our M’s are on the verge, but don’t you dare count them out just yet, because while it is tight, Seattle still cannot be ruled out from this AL Wild Card picture. It is September 20, and the playoff picture is getting sharper, but the American League races are still a total nail-biter.
AL West Is A Full-Blown Brawl, M’s Holding On
Over in the AL West, it feels like this division is going down to the absolute wire. The Houston Astros, who we all know well, currently hold a tiebreaker over the Texas Rangers, who are the division leaders. These two teams are neck and neck, duking it out for the top spot. And then there are our Mariners. After coming within a single game of reaching the World Series last season, we are now literally on the verge of elimination. It is a tough pill to swallow, especially knowing how close we were. The Angels and Athletics? They are already done for the year. This division has been a grind, and every pitch from here on out is going to matter.
Wild Card Scramble: Our Shot Is Still There
Now, let’s talk about the AL Wild Card. This is where things get truly interesting for the Emerald City. The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox are holding onto the top two Wild Card spots right now. The Chicago White Sox snagged the final Wild Card spot after giving up their AL Central lead to the Cleveland Guardians. But here is the thing: Toronto, Baltimore, and Houston are all within 2.5 games of that crucial final Wild Card spot. And yes, “Seattle cannot be ruled out just yet.” That is the phrase, folks. We are still in this, hanging by a thread, but still breathing. Other teams like the Twins, Tigers, Royals, Angels, and Athletics have already been tossed from the postseason party. This is the fight.
Meanwhile, around the league, the National League picture is mostly set. The Milwaukee Brewers have the best record in baseball and clinched their fourth straight NL Central crown. The Los Angeles Dodgers have their 13th NL West title in 14 seasons. The Atlanta Braves captured the NL East. But honestly, who cares about that when our Mariners are fighting for their season? The fact that we are still in it, still have a shot, even a slim one, means we keep watching. Every single game is massive now. We need to see these guys dig deep, because this is what baseball in September is all about!
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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