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Northwest Sports Update Mariners swept, Bells eye division lead, Seattle-area prep football program busted and more

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The Arizona Diamondbacks completed a series sweep against the Seattle Mariners with a 5-2 victory, highlighted by Eugenio Suarez's grand slam in the sixth inning. Seattle initially led the game after Jorge Polanco's RBI single and Donovan Solano's solo home run. Bryan Woo's strong performance faltered in the sixth, resulting in his fifth loss of the season. Despite Julio Rodriguez's three-hit game, the Mariners struggled immensely with runners in scoring position, finishing just 1 for 11. This defeat marks the Mariners' first losing record since April 15, now trailing the first-place Astros by 3.

5 games. They are also just half a game ahead of the third-place Angels. The Mariners will have a day off before hosting the Cleveland Guardians on Friday, looking to regain momentum. This loss raises concerns about their playoff positioning as the season progresses.

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