The stakes were low at Sunday's game, as the Mariners had been eliminated from the postseason. But that didn't stop tens of thousands of fans from showing up.
final run of the season led them to a 1-0 win over the Texas Rangers on Sunday but it was an inconsequential game for them as they had already been eliminated from postseason contention the day prior.
Fans still showed up to T-Mobile Park, however, despite knowing their favorite team did not advance to the playoffs. It was a completely sold-out game, according to"Sort of a demure, kind of a calm effect," said Doug Spohn, Mariners ticketholder."By the third inning, it was mostly all full." After Saturday's loss, Sunday's game was the Mariners' last game of the season, but the usually palpable energy at the ballpark felt a little different, fans said. Even despite a sunny, perfect day for watching baseball.Some fans said they were devastated on Saturday the team had been eliminated.Jim Williams works in the Diamond Club behind home plate."We still love 'em," Haglund said."There was still standing ovations," Spohn said.
"There's always next year," said Kamden Wood, another Mariners fan."The main thing is to have fun, to have fun and enjoy the game of baseball.""Don't give up on these players," Spohn said."Don't trade them away. Keep them because they are they are connected."Mariners fans disappointed after losing chance at a back-to-back playoff run
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