Northwest Sports Update Mariners sweep, Viks back to World Series, prep sports hit state tournament and more

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The Seattle Mariners swept the San Diego Padres over the weekend, winning 15-3 in total, and currently hold a 2. 5-game lead over the Rangers and Astros in the AL West. They face the struggling Chicago White Sox today, who have lost their last four games. The Seattle Storm had a difficult start to their WNBA season, losing 81-59 to the Phoenix Mercury, with Skylar Diggins scoring 21 points. The Sounders played to a 1-1 draw against the Timbers, while the Reign earned a victory with a 1-0 win over Racing Louisville.

The Mariners will look to extend their winning streak to four games against the White Sox. Meanwhile, the Storm will attempt to recover against the Dallas Wings tonight. The Mariners’ performance is crucial as they aim to solidify their lead in the division. The Storm's season outlook will depend on their ability to rebound from their opening loss.

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