Magic numbers, magic wands, and the Mariners’ playoff push

I’ve always struggled to tout a heavy math skill set. Equations were and will always be my kryptonite. As Mariners play meaningful September baseball, my reliance on the calculator or websites that solve MLB-related equations for me has increased. Last night, I found myself scoreboard-watching (Astros, Rangers) while watching the Mariners start to flush a terrible weekend with a complete…