The Seattle Mariners have moved into first place in the AL West after a six-game winning streak. The team improved from a 25-29 record just a week earlier. They now hold a 2½-game lead in the division.
Seattle reached the ALCS last season and advanced to Game 7. Early struggles left the Mariners at 4-9, 8-13 and 10-15 before the recent turnaround. The club has won in multiple ways, including blowouts and a 7-6 walk-off victory.