SEATTLE -- In spite of their lack of postseason play over the past two decades, the Mariners have made extra innings in October within the walls of T-Mobile Park feel all too familiar.

And as was the case in their last playoff game here three years ago, a 3-2 loss to the Tigers on Saturday night had many of those stinging and frustrating ingredients of the predecessor -- one defined by plus pitching from both sides yet another gut-punch defeat for the starved home fans.

Unlike the 18-inning marathon loss to the Astros that ended the Mariners' playoff run in 2022, however, Seattle can still salvage its season following its defeat in Game 1 of this American League Division Series. But the task to do so all of a sudden becomes incredibly tall. Detroit is now in the driver’s seat needing j

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