Moments ago, the Blue Jays lost. Add that to the Mariners’ last two nights, and people are feeling good. But the vibes notwithstanding, the Mariners remain in a tough spot—there are 7 scenarios where the Mariners make the playoffs, but 11 where they don’t. Here’s a visual guide:
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The Mariners can’t clinch a playoff spot tonight, but they can be eliminated if they lose and Houston wins.
Overall, it’s a pretty remarkable situation. With only two games left in the season, all three of the Mariners, Rangers, and Astros could end up winning the division, winning a wild card, or missing the playoffs entirely.