Thu Sep 25 10:20:00 UTC 2025: Here’s a news article summarizing the Mariners’ AL West title win:
**Mariners End 24-Year Drought, Clinch AL West Title in Dramatic Fashion**
**SEATTLE, WA** – The Seattle Mariners are American League West champions for the first time since 2001, ending a 24-year drought with a resounding 9-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies Wednesday night at T-Mobile Park. A sold-out crowd of 42,883 witnessed the historic moment, highlighted by a monstrous first-inning home run from Cal Raleigh that landed in the rarely-reached third deck in right field.
Raleigh, who hit his 59th and 60th homerun for the season, sparked the Mariners’ offense, electrifying a fanbase hungry for a return to glory. Julio Rodríguez followed suit with his 32nd home run of the season, tying his career high, as the Mariners never looked back.
“It just seems so fitting,” said Mariners manager Dan Wilson, reflecting on Raleigh’s pivotal role this season.
The victory secures the Mariners’ first division title in over two decades, guaranteeing them a home-field advantage to begin the playoffs. But the team’s ambitions extend beyond just the division. Fueled by a potent offense and solid pitching, the Mariners are setting their sights on the World Series.
“We have such a well-balanced team,” Rodriguez said, “We can do it all, and I think that that’s the identity of this team.”
The Mariners’ September surge, including a pivotal series sweep of the Houston Astros, solidified their claim to the AL West crown. The Mariners hope to secure AL’s No. 2 seed by the end of the week for a bye into the Division Series.
The team hopes to bring Seattle its first ever World Series title.
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