The Mariners extended their winning streak to 15 games, the longest in the American League in 10 years, by powering past the Padres 7-1 Friday night. To have the record they have playing on the road and here. I don't think anybody saw that coming. They have the defense, starting pitching, bullpen and they are solid at every position. Edgar Martinez , Bret Boone and John Olerud homered for the Mariners, whose streak is the longest in the major leagues since Atlanta won 15 in a row from April 16 to May 2 last year.
Good things happen.
The Mariners' streak is the longest in the AL since the 1991 Minnesota Twins won 15 straight. The AL record is 19, set by the Chicago White Sox in 1906, and tied by the Yankees in 1947. He allowed three hits in the first inning, giving up an RBI grounder to Mike Darr . Boone played in San Diego in 2000, when his season was cut short Aug. 26 because of a right knee injury. I have no hard feelings.