The Angels, Yankees and Red Sox made sure American sports’ longest postseason drought would continue into the the 2022 season. The Angels took control of Game 162 early and led throughout in the Angels’ 7-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners. If the AL East foes wouldn’t knock the Mariners from postseason contention, the Halos would take care of it themselves.
The Mariners’ elimination extends their playoff-drought streak to 20 years (they last made it in 2001). Though the Angels have been eliminated for awhile, they can take solace in being able to keep a division rival from achieving success.