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The Mariners played their first game on April 6, 1977, to a sold-out crowd of 57,762 at the Kingdome, losing 7â0 to the California Angels. The first home run in team history was hit on April 10, 1977, by designated hitter Juan Bernhardt.
It took 95 years, but in 2001, the Mariners were able to match the Cubs' win total â with a little help from a longer schedule. The M's took full advantage of their roster, with John Olerud, Mike Cameron and Edgar Martinez playing in their prime and Bret Boone having a career year.