Mariners notes: Seattle opens first homestand with series win over Astros
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Mariners notes: Seattle opens first homestand with series win over Astros
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Maldonado's homer in eighth gives Houston Astros 3-2 win over Seattle Mariners
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ALCS bid on the line as Mariners square off with nemesis Astros
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Astros win behind Vintage Verlander, and Home Runs
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Mariners top Astros, 11-1, in home opener
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The Same and Yet Altogether Different
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Mariners falter in key, late-game situations to hand win to Astros
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Astros boost wild card lead with contentious 8-3 win over Mariners behind Dubon's 3-run homer
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Vintage Verlander silences Seattle as Astros top M's 5-1 to open key series in playoff race - Newsday
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Mariners stay in race with win over Astros
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Live updates: Mariners vs. Astros in ALDS Game 1
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