# AL West Battle Heats Up

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Podcast: [Oakland Athletics News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/oakland-athletics-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463312)
Published: 2026-05-26T08:09:48+00:00
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The A’s and Mariners are locked in a brutal AL West showdown, tied 2-2 in the season series with both teams fighting for first place. The A’s, 27-27, hold the edge after a key win to snap a three-game skid, while the Mariners, 26-29, are hot when they hit homers (13-4) and the A’s thrive when they hit eight or more (22-8). Shea Langeliers leads the A’s with 13 homers, Luke Raley’s 11 for the Mariners, and both teams are 4-6 in their last 10 games — the A’s outscored by 12, Mariners by just 3. Injuries hit both squads hard, with Denzel Clarke, Max Muncy, Cal Raleigh, and Brendan Donovan sidelined, forcing depth to step up. Every game matters as both teams battle for playoff positioning — this is a war of attrition, and neither team is backing down. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4f13b6734edcc170

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