Can the Mariners Catch the Astros and Win the AL West?

Can the Seattle Mariners Overcome the Houston Astros to Win the AL West? The Seattle Mariners are taking a well-deserved day off after a strong run, holding a 60-53 record this season. Recently, they secured three wins out of four against the Texas Rangers and posted a 9-8 record over a 17-game stretch following the All-Star break, which included no rest days. Since the All-Star break, the Mariners' performance against various opponents has been as follows: - Astros: 2-1 (overall and since the break) - Brewers: 1-2 (overall and since the break) - Angels: 2-2 (overall and since the break) - Athletics: 1-2 (overall and since the break) - Rangers: 3-1 (overall and since the break) Their recent victory over the Rangers, combined with the Astros' recent struggles, has narrowed the gap in the AL West to just 2.5 games. According to Fangraphs, the Mariners have an 81.8% chance of making the playoffs, slightly behind the Astros at 85.8%. The same source estimates a 39.7% probability for Seattle to win the division, compared to Houston's 53.1%. The teams will face off in Houston from September 19 to 21 in a pivotal three-game series. In the wild card race, Seattle currently holds the third ...