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Inslee Ban Forces Mariners to Cancel Opening Day in Seattle
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Seattle Mariners have officially responded via their website and
social media platforms regarding Washington Governor Jay Inslee's ban on groups of more than 250 people in King County.
The Mariners were scheduled to open the 2020 MLB season on Thursday, March 26 against the Texas Rangers.
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