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March Madness: Sodo Mojo’s Top 32 Mariners Moments

By Colby Patnode

GLENDALE, AZ - APRIL 03: Confetti covers the Final Four logo after the North Carolina Tar Heels defeated the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the 2017 NCAA Men's Final Four National Championship game at University of Phoenix Stadium on April 3, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. The Tar Heels defeated the Bulldogs 71-65. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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#1 The Double vs #8 Hello Safeco Field

8 Oct 1995: THE SEATTLE MARINERS CELEBRATE THEIR 6-5 VICTORY OVER THE NEW YORK YANKEES IN GAME FIVE OF THE AMERICAN LEAGUE PLAYOFFS AT THE KINGDOME IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON.
8 Oct 1995: THE SEATTLE MARINERS CELEBRATE THEIR 6-5 VICTORY OVER THE NEW YORK YANKEES IN GAME FIVE OF THE AMERICAN LEAGUE PLAYOFFS AT THE KINGDOME IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. /

Obviously, this bracket has a heavy favorite. The Double enters our tournament as an undefeated conference champion, without much looking like it can stand its it way. This moment had a little bit of everything. After all, it cemented the first series win in playoff history for the Mariners.

It involved 2 of the greatest players in team history. It capped off an epic comeback in a season built around an epic comeback. And of course, it had a great call. Chances are, you can hear Dave Niehaus’ voice right now. Perhaps you can even recite it word for word.

But why think about it when you can see it?

And of course, it gave us one of the most iconic images in franchise history: A smiling Griffey at the bottom of the dog pile. The double will be tough to beat, and while our first #8 seed will have a tough time beating it, it is still worth celebrating.

Hello Safeco

In large part because of the above moment, the Mariners were finally able to give the City of Seattle what it deserved; a beautiful outdoor ballpark. And on July 15, 1999, the Seattle Mariners and their fans said hello to the immaculate Safeco Field.

The ramifications were enormous. The Mariners finally had a park to themselves. The city finally had a crown jewel to call their own. It’s beautiful blend of an old-time feel mixed with the best of the late 90’s gave the Mariners the best ballpark in the Majors.

And while the team continued to succeed on the field, fans from around the Pacific Northwest flocked to it, to carve out a piece of their new summer home, if only for 3 hours a night. Safeco gave the Mariners a home, and finally ended all debate about whether Seattle is a Major League City.

And of course, who better to throw out the first pitch than the voice of the Mariners, (and my childhood) Dave Niehaus.

Yes, this moment has a difficult opening round matchup, but that doesn’t mean we should ignore its importance. Safeco Field is a part of all our fandom, and we are damn proud to call her home.

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