Mariners face Rangers again, move closer to playoffs

The Seattle Mariners needed to try something different after suffering eight losses in 11 games as they sought their first playoff berth since 2001.

Pitcher Robbie Ray suggested they unplug the out-of-town scoreboard at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.

Manager Scott Servais took a different approach.He canceled all pre-game workouts and told his players to show up later than usual before Wednesday's game against the Texas Rang