The Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners have developed a notable rivalry in the AL West, despite the Astros’ overwhelming success. In head-to-head matchups since 2023, the Mariners have actually won 17 out of 26 games. However, this hasn’t translated into divisional success for Seattle, as the Astros have clinched the AL West title seven out of the last eight years.
The rivalry extends beyond the baseball field and onto social media platforms like Twitter. The banter between fans of both teams is highly entertaining and often silly. Earlier this season, when the Mariners had a comfortable lead in the division, their fans took to social media to celebrate. But it was only a matter of time before the Astros regained their dominance.
After game 84 of this season, where the Mariners secured a close victory against the Twins while the Astros suffered a loss to Mets after winning seven consecutive games, Cal Raleigh made an ill-fated remark on Twitter. He expressed joy at seeing Houston lose. This comment sparked mocking responses from Astros fans after they clinched yet another AL West title.
As tensions rise between these teams on social media, there is hope that Mariners fans will be able to retaliate if and when Houston is eliminated from postseason contention. For now, Seattle must focus on keeping their playoff hopes alive by performing well in upcoming games against other opponents.
this ongoing rivalry promises more heated exchanges online as both teams continue their respective journeys throughout the season.