SAM HAGGERTY

The Seattle Mariners believe snapping their 21-year playoff drought is only the beginning.

There’s a whole lot riding on Alek Manoah’s first career playoff start, but the Toronto Blue Jays All-Star right-hander isn’t the least bit fazed about facing the Seattle Mariners in Friday’s wild-card opener.

Victor Reyes opened the 10th as Detroit's automatic runner on second and Torrens allowed two deep flyouts, with the second by Riley Greene scoring Reyes with the go-ahead run. Jarred Kelenic followed with a base hit to advance Santana to third and Toro hit a fly ball that was deep enough for Santana to score from third base. The win put Seattle on the cusp of locking up the No. UP NEXTTigers: RHP Will Vest is expected to start the second game as a bullpen day for the Tigers. Mariners: LHP Justus Sheffield will start the second game after being added as one of the extra players for the doubleheader.

Abraham Toro homered and drove in four runs, Cal Raleigh hit his 27th long ball of the season and the Seattle Mariners beat the Detroit Tigers 9-6 to complete a sweep of their doubleheader.

Seattle right-hander George Kirby set a major league record by throwing 24 straight strikes to start the game and fellow Mariners rookie Julio Rodriguez reached a new level, but Ildemaro Vargas hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning that lifted the Washington Nationals to a 3-1 win.

Cal Raleigh homered twice, Eugenio Suárez and Jesse Winker each hit a two-run shot, and the Seattle Mariners overcame Shohei Ohtani’s four-hit performance to complete a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels with an 11-7 victory.

Shohei Ohtani turned in his usual strong start. The Seattle Mariners scored four runs in a chaotic ninth inning, taking advantage of the Angels' fielding woes for a 6-2 victory over Los Angeles on Monday night. Jesse Winker and J.P. Crawford each had two hits and two RBIs for the Mariners, who vaulted over Toronto and Baltimore into the top wild-card spot in the AL.

Carlos Santana snapped an 0-for-17 slump with a go-ahead two-run homer during Seattle’s three-run seventh inning, and the Mariners rallied to beat the slumping New York Yankees 4-3.

Pinch-hitter Luis Torrens singled with one out in the 13th inning to score Eugenio Suárez, and the Seattle Mariners beat the New York Yankees 1-0 in a game dominated by the starting pitching of Gerrit Cole and Luis Castillo.

Jesse Winker hit a grand slam, Marco Gonzales struck out seven and the Seattle Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-3 as Shohei Ohtani received a visit from trainers and continued to struggle.

Mariners Astros Baseball Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodriguez reacts after striking out during the eighth inning of the team's baseball game against the Houston Astros, Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith) (Eric Christian Smith)HOUSTON — (AP) — Seattle star rookie Julio Rodríguez was placed on the injured list with a bruised right wrist Sunday after being hit by a pitch a night before. The team decided it was best to place him on the injured list so they could add another player to the roster. The Mariners also placed Dylan Moore on the injured list Sunday after the outfielder started having back spasms Saturday night. The Mariners were also without first baseman Ty France Sunday after he had an MRI on his sore left wrist.

Seattle star rookie Julio Rodríguez was placed on the injured list with a bruised right wrist Sunday after being hit by a pitch a night before.

Mariners Astros Baseball Seattle Mariners' Abraham Toro (13) watches his two-run single during the ninth inning of the team's baseball game against the Houston Astros, Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Houston. He struck out, but played in the field in the bottom half of the inning before being lifted in the ninth. The Mariners beat Houston for the first time since June 8, snapping a five-game losing streak to the Astros. Ryan Pressly (3-3) entered the ninth inning having converted 21 of his 24 save opportunities this season. Astros: Jake Odorizzi (4-3, 4.25 ERA) is slated to start Sunday, looking to get back on the winning side.

Abraham Toro pinch-hit for injured All-Star Julio Rodriguez and delivered a two-run single with two outs in the ninth inning as the Seattle Mariners rallied past the AL-West leading Houston Astros 5-4.

Julio Rodríguez connected again, hitting a go-ahead, three-run homer in the seventh inning and the Seattle Mariners finished off a three-game sweep by beating the Texas Rangers 4-2.

Justin Verlander became the major leagues’ first 13-game winner, striking out nine and topping 99 mph in his final inning to lead the Houston Astros over the Seattle Mariners 3-1.

Mariners Rangers Baseball Seattle Mariners' Carlos Santana follows through on a two-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Saturday, July 16, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) (Tony Gutierrez)ARLINGTON, Texas — (AP) — J.P. Crawford hit an RBI single in the 10th inning and the Seattle Mariners stretched their winning streak to 13 games, beating the Texas Rangers 3-2 on Saturday. Carlos Santana homered as the Mariners (50-42) moved closer to the club-record 15-game winning streak set in their last playoff season in 2001. Seattle would match the longest winning streak in the majors this year with a victory in the series finale Sunday, its final game before the All-Star break. The Mariners' 21 one-run wins overall are tied with Toronto for the most in the majors.

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Toronto first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had a throw bust through the webbing of his glove and the Seattle Mariners took advantage for their eighth straight win, beating the Blue Jays 6-5 on two home runs by Carlos Santana.

Spencer Turnbull pitched the fifth no-hitter in the majors already this season, sending the Detroit Tigers to a 5-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners.

Prized prospect Jarred Kelenic made his first major league hit memorable with a two-run homer and later added a pair of doubles, leading the Seattle Mariners to a 7-3 win over the Cleveland Indians.

Orioles Mariners Baseball Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means throws to a Seattle Mariners during the ninth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 5, 2021, in Seattle. Vander Meer is the only pitcher in major league history with consecutive no-hitters, accomplished in 1938 for the Cincinnati Reds. Marcus Stroman (3-3, 2.12) hopes to anchor New York's rotation until Jacob deGrom returns. Voit slugged 22 homers during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season and led the team with 52 RBIs. The Pirates signed Frazier to a minor league contract after he spent last season with the Texas Rangers and New York Mets.

Orioles ace John Means got five days of rest following his no-hitter last week against Seattle, and now he’ll try to match Johnny Vander Meer’s record with a second straight no-no against the streaking Mets.

Orioles Mariners Baseball Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means throws to a Seattle Mariners during the ninth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 5, 2021, in Seattle. Means threw a no-hitter as the Orioles won 6-0. Vander Meer is the only pitcher in major league history with consecutive no-hitters, accomplished in 1938 for the Cincinnati Reds. FIRST-PLACE TEAMS AT FENWAYBoston hosts Oakland in the opener of a series between American League division leaders at Fenway Park. The Pirates signed Frazier to a minor league contract after he spent last season with the Texas Rangers and New York Mets.

Orioles Mariners Baseball Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means throws against the Seattle Mariners during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, May 5, 2021, in Seattle. Means (4-0) struck out 12 and walked none. Means threw 79 strikes among 113 pitches, including first-pitch strikes to 26 of 27 batters. It’s unbelievable," Means said after his first complete game in 44 career big league starts. It was the 10th no-hitter in franchise history — six in Baltimore after four as the St. Louis Browns.

Orioles Mariners Baseball Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means throws against the Seattle Mariners during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, May 5, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) (Ted S. Warren)SEATTLE — (AP) — John Means threw the major leagues’ third no-hitter this season and came within a wild pitch on a third strike of a perfect game, pitching the Baltimore Orioles over the Seattle Mariners 6-0 Wednesday. Means threw 79 strikes among 113 pitches, including first-pitch strikes to 26 of 27 batters. Means became the first individual Orioles pitcher to toss a no-hitter since Jim Palmer in 1969. It was the 10th no-hitter in franchise history — six in Baltimore and four as the St. Louis Browns.

John Means threw the major leagues’ third no-hitter this season and came within a wild pitch on a third strike of a perfect game, pitching the Baltimore Orioles over the Seattle Mariners 6-0.

Baltimore left-hander struck out 12 in tossing the Orioles' first individual no-hitter since Jim Palmer in 1969.

Baltimore Orioles left-hander John Means has not allowed a hit to the Seattle Mariners through eight innings.