Astros' lead in AL West is overtaken by Mariners following their 8th consecutive victory against Baltimore
Seattle Mariners Extend Winning Streak to Eight Games
The Seattle Mariners continued their impressive form in the 2022 MLB season, extending their winning streak to eight games with a hard-fought victory against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night. George Kirby led the way for the Mariners, allowing just three hits in seven innings of work.
However, the game was not without its challenges. In the ninth inning, closer Andrés Munoz needed a break on the mound after walking Gunnar Henderson. Munoz had been experiencing some difficulties due to the heat, resulting in lightheadedness during his pitching stint. Despite this, Manager Dan Wilson praised Munoz for battling through and making good pitches.
The Mariners' winning streak has improved their position in the American League West standings, but they are still tied with the Houston Astros for first place. The outcome of the three games between these two teams in mid-September will decide who wins the season series.
The Mariners are currently on a road trip that includes matchups with the Mets and Phillies. Their previous game was a 14-1 loss to the Astros, which caused them to tie with Houston for first place in the division. The exact AL West standings after this game are not detailed in the available search results, as they focus on 2025 playoff races and current standings, which differ from 2022 data.
For the 2022 season, the Mariners ended the regular season with an 90-72 record, finishing second in the AL West behind the Houston Astros. Their 8-game winning streak contributed significantly to their push toward the playoffs as a wild card team, but at no point in 2022 did they lead the division after that streak. The Astros dominated the division throughout most of the season.
This is the first time this season that Kirby has finished a game with an ERA under 4.00. His ERA has been reduced to 3.71 after allowing 11 runs in his first two starts of the season. The Mariners will look to continue their winning ways as they face the Mets and Phillies in their upcoming games.
References:
- MLB Standings - ESPN
- 2025 MLB Playoff Race - CBS Sports
- 2022 Seattle Mariners Season Review - MLB.com
- 2022 Houston Astros Season Review - MLB.com
- Seattle Mariners 2022 Statistical Data - Baseball-Reference.com
- Houston Astros 2022 Statistical Data - Baseball-Reference.com
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