But I won’t just yet. If we’re being honest, this is the scenario I fully expect to occur: the Mariners will split its upcoming series with Oakland, play decent ball and stay in the hunt up until the final week, allowing us a small glimpse of hope.
Similar results transpired in both 2014 and 2016, and I can’t imagine this season being any different. The Mariners have the fortitude to be good this year, but they can’t break all the way through. They are at the peak of baseball mediocrity.
For most of the 2018 season, the Mariners greatly overachieved.