Mariners eager to get offense going vs. Pirates

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What a difference a week makes. Unfortunately for the Seattle Mariners, it hasn't been a good one.

On Aug. 11, the Mariners were tied with the Houston Astros for first in the American League West and were 2 1/2 back of the final wild-card berth.

Entering Sunday, they've lost five in a row, arefour behind the Astros and 5 1/2 out of a wild card, and are looking to avoid b