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Mariners Seize AL West Lead as Guardians Close on Tigers in Tightening Playoff Races

Seattle’s road shutout set up a series that decides the division edge plus the head‑to‑head tiebreaker.

Sep 19, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Seattle Mariners pitcher Bryan Woo (22) throws a fielded ball to first base for an out against the Houston Astros during the second inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images.
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Overview

  • Seattle opened the three-game set in Houston with a 4-0 win to take a one-game AL West lead and a 6-5 edge in the season series that controls the tiebreaker.
  • Mariners starter Bryan Woo exited with pectoral tightness while warming for the sixth inning and is set for an MRI.
  • Houston placed Yordan Álvarez on the 10-day injured list with a left ankle sprain as Isaac Paredes returned from the IL and reached base twice in his first game back.
  • Cleveland beat Minnesota 6-0 for a ninth straight win to move within 1.5 games of Detroit in the AL Central and within one game of the final wild-card spot, as the Tigers lost their fifth straight 6-5 to Atlanta.
  • Texas is turning to returning right-hander Tyler Mahle on a 75-pitch limit in a near must-win against Miami, while the Mets’ grip on the NL’s final wild-card spot sits at two games.