Mariners bring first-place outlook into rematch with Royals
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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
