George Kirby allowed only three hits in six innings, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 1-0 and allowed Houston to win the American League West title.
J.P. Crawford hit a two-run double with two out in the ninth inning, lifting the Seattle Mariners to a 3-2 win over Texas and stopping the Rangers from clinching a playoff berth for at least one day.
Mauricio Dubón hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the fourth inning, and the Houston Astros boosted their lead over the Seattle Mariners for the last AL wild card with a contentious 8-3 win.
Justin Verlander took a shutout into the ninth inning, allowing just three hits and worked out of the one jam he faced, and the Houston Astros created some cushion in the AL playoff chase with a 5-1 win over the Seattle Mariners.
Marcus Semien homered twice, Corey Seager had a go-ahead, two-run shot and the Texas Rangers held on to beat the Seattle Mariners 9-8 to finish a three-game sweep in a crucial AL West series.
Dominic Canzone homered and drove in four runs as the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 6-3 to complete a three-game sweep and maintain their position in the tight AL West race.
J.P. Crawford homered in the ninth and Jarred Kelenic hit a pair of RBI singles to support Luis Castillo’s eighth consecutive winning decision, leading the Seattle Mariners over the Oakland Athletics 7-2.
Julio Rodríguez hit a run-scoring double and later scored the tiebreaking run after drawing an intentional walk, leading the playoff-contending Mariners to a 3-2 win over the LA Angels.