Mariners lean on elite pitching to stay in the wild-card hunt
Seattle’s rotation ranks among the best in baseball, even as the offense struggles to keep up.
Seattle keeps winning low-scoring games, and its pitching staff is the reason the club remains in contention.
Key takeaways
- AL-best 70 games allowing three runs or fewer
- Offense in the bottom third for runs scored
- Two games out of the final wild-card spot
What happened
The Mariners have allowed three runs or fewer in 70 games, the most in the American League, despite ranking in the bottom third in runs scored.
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Why it matters
Strong pitching travels well in October, but the offense will need to produce more for Seattle to get there.
Seattle’s rotation ranks among the best in baseball, even as the offense struggles to keep up.
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What to watch next
- Run production against right-handed pitching
- Starters’ innings totals
- A key series against a wild-card rival
