Mariners — Still In The Race

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Andres Blanco, center, throws the ball to starting pitcher Cole Hamels, left, as they catch Seattle Mariners’ Chris Denorfia, right, stealing during the fourth inning of a baseball game, today, in Philadelphia. The Mariners lost 4-3. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Question: Are you pleasantly surprised that the Seattle Mariners are still in the playoff hunt this deep in the season?