Cleveland Indians second baseman Kenny Lofton (R) scores the game-winning run ahead of the tag attempt by Seattle Mariners catcher Tom Lampkin (2nd L) as Indians DH Eddie Taubensee (2nd R) and home plate umpire Jeff Nelson (L) watch during the 11th inning, 05 August, 2001 at Jacobs Field in Cleveland, OH. Cleveland defeated Seattle 15-14 in 11 innings. AFP PHOTO/David MAXWELL

WATCH: Classic ⚾: Indians stun 116-win Mariners with 12-run comeback

6 years ago
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The 2001 Seattle Mariners bullied their way through the American League en route to winning a record-tying 116 games. They nearly won 117 - if not for one magical night in Cleveland.

On Aug. 5, 2001, the 80-30 Mariners flexed their muscles by jumping out to a 12-0 lead on the Indians after three innings, and were ahead 14-2 through five. That's when the Indians woke up and slowly started chipping away, eventually turning a blowout into an 11-inning thriller that stands as one of the greatest comebacks in baseball history.

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