Mariners bring first-place outlook into rematch with Royals
(Photo credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports) For the past couple of decades, the Seattle Mariners have had few reasons to check the out-of-town scoreboard at this point in the season. After all, they hadn't been in first place in the American League West this late in a campaign since 2003. Until now, that is. The Mariners, who have won nine of their past 10 games, are tied with the Texas Rangers for the division lead