Surging Mariners aim for sweep against Rangers

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The team with the largest divisional lead in the American League might come as a surprise.

That team, the Seattle Mariners, extended their edge over the defending World Series champion Texas Rangers to 7 1/2 games in the AL West with a 7-5 victory Saturday night.

The Mariners will attempt to sweep the three-game series in Seattle on Sunday afternoon.

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