The Seattle Mariners, with a 3-2 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday, have overtaken the Texas Rangers for sole position of first place in the American League West. Here’s what you need to know:
The Mariners (74-56) are 36-14 since July 1, boasting the best record in baseball during that stretch. It is Seattle’s best 50-game stretch since going 36-14 from April 23 to June 18, 2003, per the team.
At 128 games into the season, this is the latest Seattle has had a share of first place since 2003.
Mariners star Julio Rodríguez is batting .414 with nine doubles, six home runs, 27…
