Seattle Mariners first baseman Rowdy Tellez (23) runs out his three-run home run against the Athletics during the sixth inning at Sutter Health Park on May 7. D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

Seattle Mariners Making History Not Seen Since 2003 with Great Start Through 36 Games

Originally posted on Seattle Mariners on SI
By Brady Farkas | Last updated May 8, 2025 11:01 AM ET

After coming from behind to beat the Athletics on Wednesday afternoon in West Sacramento, the Seattle Mariners are now 22-14 this season. More importantly, they are up to a three-game lead in the American League West.

According to Sarah Langs of MLB.com, the M's are also making history on multiple fronts thus far:

The Mariners have won nine straight series, their longest such streak since winning 15 in a row during the 2001 season

Their 22-14 start is their best start to a season through 36 games since 2003, when they also started the year 22-14

The Mariners have won nine straight series, their longest such streak since winning 15 in a row during the 2001 season

Their 22-14 start is their best start to a season through 36 games since 2003, when they also started the year 22-14 https://t.co/4m8STPieng
— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) May 7, 2025

The M's didn't make the playoffs in that 2003 season, and they didn't make the playoffs last season despite holding a 10-game lead at one point, so fans are understandably nervous, but it's certainly been fun to watch as the M's find new and creative ways to win games.

On Wednesday, Seattle trailed 5-0 before mounting the comeback, which was highlighted by a Rowdy Tellez three-run homer in the sixth and hits by Leody Taveras and Dylan Moore in the top of the eighth. It was Taveras's first game with the team after being claimed off waivers from the Texas Rangers on Tuesday.

The Mariners are off on Thursday, but they'll have another chance to add to their win total on Friday night when they start a new series with the Toronto Blue Jays.

First pitch is set for 6:40 p.m. PT as Luis Castillo pitches for the Mariners. The Blue Jays have yet to name a starter.

This article first appeared on Seattle Mariners on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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