The Mariners took a 1-0 lead early, held it until the ninth, then needed 12 innings and a Robinson Cano sac fly to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 Wednesday at Safeco Field.
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Takeaway The Mariners’ slim playoff hopes moved a little closer to none after Toronto rode ex-Mariners J.A. Happ and Michael Saunders to a laughably easy 10-4 win at Safeco Field Tuesday night. The Blue Jays scored eight runs in the fourth inning while moving into sole possession of first place in the American League wild-card
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