Hoping to rebound after letdown, Mariners take on A's

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The playoff-contending Seattle Mariners and host Oakland Athletics open the first of two series over the final four weeks of the season on Monday afternoon.

The Mariners will be continuing a 10-game trip when they seek to bounce back from the disappointment of consecutive one-run losses against the Los Angeles Angels.

The Mariners suffered a 5-4 walk-off loss on Saturday an