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Mariners fall into last place in AL West after dropping series to A’s

Seattle Mariners pitcher Andres Munoz tags out Oakland Athletics’ Luis Barrera at home plate during the seventh inning, Wednesday, May 25, 2022, in Seattle. (Ted S. Warren / AP)
Mariners pitcher Andres Munoz tags out Oakland Athletics' Luis Barrera at the plate during the seventh inning of a game on Wednesday in Seattle. (Ted S. Warren / AP)

The Mariners dropped two of three to the A's and have found themselves in last place in the American League West with an 18-27 record.

Seattle Mariners pitching coach Pete Woodworth, left, and major league field coordinator Carson Vitale (39) linger in the dugout after the team’s baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Wednesday, May 25, 2022, in Seattle. The Athletics won 4-2. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) WATW123
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