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Catcher Torrens gets win, Mariners sweep Tigers in DH
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Mariners erase seven-run deficit to sweep Blue Jays, advance to ALDS
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Peña's 18th-inning HR sends Astros past Mariners for ALDS sweep National News - Bally Sports
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Peña's 18th-inning HR sends Astros past Mariners for sweep – KIRO 7 News Seattle
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SEAside Thoughts: Mariners Fall in Epic ALDS Sweep
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Mariners 4th best game in 2022 was the first playoff game in 20+ years
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Mariners' 21-year playoff wait ends on Cal Raleigh's walk-off HR
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Commentary: Even jaded fans must admit the Mariners have a good chance to end their playoff drought
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Astros hand Mariners heartbreaking loss in 18 innings - The Washington Post
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Astros 1, Mariners 0: Houston wins Game 3 in 18 to sweep
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Mariners try to stay alive as Seattle embraces playoff baseball's return