Mariners fall flat again vs. Rays as 50th season festivities kick off
As Mariners legends made their presence known at T-Mobile Park for the 50th season celebration weekend, the Mariners fell flat again, losing 2-1 to the Tampa Bay Rays.
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What happenedAs Mariners legends made their presence known at T-Mobile Park for the 50th season celebration weekend, the Mariners fell flat again, losing 2-1 to the Tampa Bay Rays.
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Mariners fall flat again vs. Rays as 50th season festivities kick off
As Mariners legends made their presence known at T-Mobile Park for the 50th season celebration weekend, the Mariners fell flat again, losing 2-1 to the Tampa Bay Rays.
