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Mariners' 18-inning playoff loss was still worth the wait for fans
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Astros Eliminate Mariners and Advance to ALCS - The New York Times
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Seattle Mariners end longest playoff drought in American sports - Buffalo Rumblings
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Mariners misery takes center stage on MLB Twitter amid Astros loss
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Astros 1, Mariners 0: Houston wins Game 3 in 18 to sweep
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After 21 years, Seattle fans try to will Mariners to victory, Mariners
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Yordan Alvarez of Astros Hits Walk-Off Homer Against Mariners - The New York Times
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Mariners lose American League Division Series 2022
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2022 MLB Playoffs: Astros end Mariners' postseason run in 18-inning epic
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Astronomical meltdown: M's blow late 4-run lead, drop Game 1
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Mariners lose American League Division Series 2022
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Seattle Mariners unceremoniously swepped out of playoffs after first appearance in 20 years. : r/Jon_Bois
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Broken hearts: M's ousted by Astros in 18-inning thriller