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Peña's 18th-inning HR sends Astros past Mariners for sweep
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Mariners try to stay alive as Seattle embraces playoff baseball's return
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Seattle welcomes back playoffs as Mariners try to skip elimination - Seattle Sports
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Mariners attempt to delay Rangers' party again, Sports
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As if these Mariners could clinch a playoff berth with anything other than dramatics
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Mariners bullpen 'unbelievable' in 18-inning loss to Astros
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Mariners' 21-year playoff wait ends on Raleigh's walk-off HR
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Commentary: Mariners' Season Didn't End How They Wanted, But They Have Plenty to Be Proud of