The Shortest Episode of the Season + I'm Going to Houston + What This Means For the Fans

I apologize in advance for the shortest episode of the season. Sure, my super early flight has something to do with it, but you know what else? There's just not much else to say right now. Nine games separate the Mariners from their first AL West title since 2001 and the Astros stand in their way for three games in Houston. Which team has more pressure? And how big is Game 1? Furthermore, this series doesn't mean everything in the standings, but it means everything to this fanbase. Why?