The Orioles and Mariners are each among the most surprising teams in the American League so far this season. The difference between them is how they have surprised. The Mariners are a surprise because they are good. currently sitting six games ahead of the closest competitor for the second AL wild card spot. The Orioles are a surprise because they are extremely bad.
The two teams square off for the first time this season beginning tonight. If you haven’t been paying too much attention to the AL West - a good policy most years - you might have missed this team showing up as one of the quality teams in the AL.