Mariners find magic at T-Mobile Park with best MLB home record since 2001 as Leo Rivas walks off in style

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Mariners Shine Bright at T-Mobile Park with Historic Home Record

There’s a certain magic in the air at T-Mobile Park, and it’s not just the Seattle skyline that’s sparkling. The Seattle Mariners have adopted a mantra that echoes through the stands: there’s truly no place like home. This year, they are embracing their home turf like no other team in Major League Baseball, and the numbers tell a compelling story.

Dominance at Home

Since the All-Star Break, the Mariners have been a force to be reckoned with, boasting a remarkable 19-6 record in their 25 home games. That .760 winning percentage not only leads the league but also highlights how formidable they’ve become in familiar surroundings. If we stretch the timeline further back, the Mariners have been an impressive 28-10 over their last 38 home games, a stretch that harks back to June 13. This marks the best home performance for Seattle in a similar span since the memorable 2001 season when the team racked up an astonishing 116 wins.

A Night to Remember

The latest chapter in this home success story unfolded on Wednesday night when Leo Rivas etched his name into the annals of Mariners lore with an unexpected walk-off home run in the bottom of the 13th inning. The victory was not just a testament to Rivas’s talent but also a crucial win in the context of the playoff race.

Chasing the Astros

As the Mariners head into Thursday’s matchup, they find themselves just one game behind the Houston Astros in the fiercely competitive AL West Division. They are also holding onto the third and final wild card spot, with a comfortable 1.5-game cushion over the Texas Rangers. However, they are still chasing the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, who currently occupy the other two wild card positions, trailing by 2.5 games.

Home Sweet Home

For the season, the Mariners have recorded 44 wins at home against 27 losses, while struggling somewhat on the road with a 34-41 record. With ten home games remaining on the schedule and only six road contests, the Mariners are poised to capitalize on their home advantage as they push toward the playoffs. If recent trends hold, Seattle fans can expect more thrilling moments under the bright lights of T-Mobile Park.

In the grand narrative of this season, the Mariners are not just winning games; they are crafting a story of resilience and triumph that could take them deep into October.

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