SEATTLE - The Seattle Mariners lost to the Athletics 4-2 on Saturday night, marking the second straight defeat at the hands of their division rivals. And look,

Mariners fans are all too familiar with the idea that players get better when they leave Seattle. Is it true? The numbers reveal a surprising answer.

Shea Langeliers hit a two-run homer, Osvaldo Bido pitched five solid innings and the Athletics defeated the Seattle Mariners 4-2.