Mariners believe snapping playoff drought only the beginning

By TIM BOOTH
AP Sports Writer

SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners believe snapping their 21-year playoff drought is only the beginning. There’s evidence to support that even though Seattle lost to AL West rival Houston in the division series. Seattle was swept by the Astros, but the Mariners could argue they were just a couple of pitches away from knocking out Houston. Seattle’s season turned after falling to 29-39 in June. The Mariners rallied to claim one of the wild card spots in the American League.