Mariners' magic number down to 3 after win over Rangers

The Mariners won 3-1 against the Orioles. The game was a show-and-go day for manager Scott Servais. Every team that Seattle needed to lose did. The Blue Jays beat the Yankees. Aaron Judge had a historic night for Toronto. He hit a homer for the first time in his career.

Mariners' magic number is down to 3 after win over Rangers. Blue Jays lead the Rays by 1.5 games for first place, the Mariners by one game for second place and the Orioles by 4. 5 games.

Seattle beat Texas 5-2 on Wednesday. Seattle has a chance to clinch the playoffs. Tampa Bay owns the tiebreaker over Toronto (10-9) and Seattle (5- 2). Seattle's playoff odds reached 100 percent for the first time all season. Eugenio Suárez had a 3-for-3 night and Carlos Santana drove in two runs. Seattle manufactured five hits and drew five walks. The team's depth is because they trust each other. They were shut out on Tuesday. It's possible Seattle could clinch as soon as Friday.