The all-star game On July 10, 2001, the Mariners hosted the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Safeco Field. The Mariners hosted the Midsummer Classic for the second time, and the first time at Safeco Field. There were eight Mariners in the contest, including four starters. The American League defeated the National League in the game... But come on, Ichiro. The Seattle Mariners won their 116th game of the season on October 6, 2001. Matching the MLB mark established by the 1906 Chicago Cubs and breaking the AL record set by the 1998 Yankees, widely regarded as one of the finest teams in MLB history.