HOUSTON — In the span of roughly 70 hours, the MarinersIt was from One of the most significant games in franchise history to dropping what was easily one of the most devastatingly heartbreaking games since the team’s inception.
The bookend of the highest highs and lowest lows. One day, it’s the most exhilarating peak. Three days later, it’s the depths of anguish.
The Mariners were here Wednesday night, less than 24 hours following a 8-7 loss at the hands of the Toronto Mariners AstrosGame 1 of American League Division Series ended with Robbie RayAllowing a three-run, walk-off home runTo Yordan Alvarez.
“It sucks,” said Mariners first baseman Ty France.
There were several poignant twists and turns in Game 1, though most of them paled in comparison to the decision — and certainly the outcome thereafter — of having Ray, a starting pitcher, make a rare relief appearance against Alvarez.
The Mariners led 7-5 against the Astros in the ninth inning. Paul SewaldFrom the bullpen. Sewald got
