Mariners eliminated from playoff contention after loss to Angels
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 6:09 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
The Seattle Mariners' playoff aspirations ended after the Texas Rangers defeated the New York Mets, mathematically eliminating them from contention. Earlier, the Mariners suffered a 6-4 loss to the Los Angeles Angels at T-Mobile Park. Despite the disappointing outcome, over 31,000 fans attended the game. The Mariners, who reached the American League Championship Series last year, are now looking towards next season with key players set for free agency. Manager Dan Wilson is considered to be under pressure after this season.
- •Texas Rangers' victory eliminated Mariners from playoff contention.
- •Mariners lost 6-4 to Los Angeles Angels at T-Mobile Park.
- •Attendance at the game was reported at 31,032 fans.
- •Manager Dan Wilson's future is uncertain after disappointing season.
- •Key players JP Crawford and Randy Arozarena are set to become free agents.
- 6:09 AMYahoo Sports — 'Dreams are crushed': Fans react as Mariners miss playoffs a year after deep run
"The Mariners slim playoff hopes were dashed Thursday, when the Texas Rangers defeated the New York Mets, pushing the M's too far down the standings to catch up by season's end. "This morning I woke up with a little bit of hope that maybe they could win five games... but it is what it is and I'm still here to support them no matter what," one fan told KING 5 on his way to Thursday's game at T-Mobile Park, a 6-4 loss to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Despite the early elimination from postseason contention, the Mariners announced an attendance of 31,032.
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