The atmosphere in Seattle on Sunday felt like a postseason preview, but it was the Mariners who seized the moment, blasting past the A’s 11–4. Logan Gilbert delivered the kind of performance that would terrify any October lineup, racking up a career-high 13 strikeouts in six innings. Meanwhile, Cal Raleigh stole the show at the plate, launching two homers—including his 48th and 49th of the season—to ignite the Seattle offense. A six-run third inning broke the game wide open, and the A’s never recovered. 

For the A’s, this one stings—not just in the standings, but in the way it felt like a measuring-stick game. The energy, the crowd, the stakes—it all screamed October baseball, but the Mariners played the role of contender while the A’s looked overwhelmed. Still, games like this serve as hard lessons. If the A’s are serious about climbing into the postseason picture in the future, they now know exactly what level they’ll need to reach. And after a loss this loud, the next response will tell us everything about their resilience. 

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