Going wire-to-wire in first place, the Mariners become the first team to clinch a playoff berth this season by downing the Angels, 5 – 0, for their 106th win of the year.

On September 19, 2001 — Going wire-to-wire in first place, the Mariners become the first team to clinch a playoff berth this season by downing the Angels, 5 – 0, for their 106th win of the year.

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Baseball Reference September 19
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