Athletics host Mariners in key division series

The Seattle Mariners get an opportunity to make up ground on the Oakland Athletics in the American League West and wild-card races when the clubs open a two-game series in California on Monday night.

The Mariners rallied late to draw even, then used a four-run 11th inning to stun the first-placeHouston Astros on Sunday and pick up a game on the A's, who lost their second straight at home to the San Francisco Giants.

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