The Seattle Mariners’ playoff hopes took a major hit on Saturday night, as they lost to the Houston Astros by a score of 4-2. The loss was the Mariners’ fourth in their last five games, and it dropped them to a record of 68-70, putting them nine games behind the Astros in the American League West standings.
The Mariners had a chance to make up some ground on the Astros, but they were unable to capitalize on their opportunities. They had runners in scoring position in the first, third, and fifth innings, but failed to score in any of those situations. They also had a chance to tie the game in the ninth inning, but a double play ended the rally.
The loss was especially tough for the Mariners, as they had been playing well recently. They had won four of their last six games and were looking to make a push for the playoffs. But with the loss, their playoff hopes are now slim.
The Mariners will now have to win nearly all of their remaining games to have any chance of making the playoffs. They have just 24 games left in the regular season, and they will need to win at least 19 of them to have any chance of catching the Astros.
It’s been a tough season for the Mariners, but they still have a chance to make the playoffs if they can put together a strong finish. It won’t be easy, but it’s not impossible. They just need to keep fighting and hope that their luck turns around.
