The Seattle Mariners have been on a roll lately, and their recent sweep of the Los Angeles Angels has rekindled playoff hopes for the team. The Mariners have been playing well in the second half of the season, and the sweep of the Angels was a big boost to their playoff chances.
The Mariners won the first game of the series 6-4, with Kyle Seager leading the way with a three-run home run. They followed that up with a 4-2 win in the second game, with Felix Hernandez pitching seven strong innings and striking out seven. The third game was a nail-biter, with the Mariners coming from behind to win 5-4 in extra innings.
The sweep of the Angels was a big boost for the Mariners, as they now sit just one game out of the second wild card spot in the American League. They are also just four games behind the Angels in the AL West standings. With a strong second half of the season, the Mariners could find themselves in the playoffs for the first time since 2001.
The Mariners have been playing well in the second half of the season, and the sweep of the Angels is a sign that they are serious about making a playoff push. The team has been getting strong pitching performances from Hernandez and James Paxton, while Robinson Cano and Nelson Cruz have been providing plenty of offense.
The Mariners have a tough schedule ahead of them, but if they can continue to play well, they could be in line for a playoff berth. With a strong finish to the season, the Mariners could be celebrating their first playoff appearance in over 15 years.
