The Mariners have lost four in a row, a stretch that has put them behind by that many games. A race that was tied just -- you guessed it -- four days ago.

The Houston Astros created some cushion in the AL playoff chase with a 5-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Monday night.

You can lock up your Seattle Mariners postseason tickets this week. Whether or not there will be games to attend come October remains uncertain.

AL West-leading Texas (85-70) won its fifth consecutive game and moved 2 1/2 games ahead of defending World Series champion Houston.

Jordan Montgomery pitched seven scoreless innings, switch-hitting All-Star catcher Jonah Heim drove in a run and the AL West-leading Rangers beat the Mariners.

After all of that, they are back on top in the AL West, for the first time in September and with nine games left in the regular season.

Dominic Canzone homered and drove in four runs as the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 6-3 on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep.

The Seattle Mariners are trying to make the playoffs in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 2000 and 2001.