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Mariners Fans Inexplicably Outraged Following Houston Astros' Social Media Post About Sweep

The Houston Astros posted a photo on social media that made Seattle Mariners fans indeclinably upset.

Kade Kistner

Mariners Fans Inexplicably Outraged Following Houston Astros' Social Media Post About Sweep
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It's emotional getting swept in the MLB postseason, even more so when it comes at the hands of your divisional rivals the Houston Astros.

Naturally, fans are bound to get upset about their players' performances, questionable decisions from the manager, and even the umpires.

But the opposing team's social media account?

Well, that's something.

Yet, that's exactly what happened on Saturday night after the Astros swept the Seattle Mariners in the American League Divisional Series. Houston posted a photo of a broom on their social media and Seattle fans lost their collective minds.

Many Mariners fans have called the post "trashy" or "disrespectful" and some have even gone as far to call for the creator's job.

What is going on here?

This seems like expert level trolling from the Astros who have had back-and-forths with the Mariners all series, with Seattle going after them as well.

Again, emotions run high after a series loss, especially when you haven't sniffed the postseason in 20 years and get swept by the top seed in the AL. But, to think this was anything more than the team having some good natured fun is silly. 

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Kade Kistner
KADE KISTNER

Kade Kistner is the publisher and beat writer for Sports Illustrated's Inside the Phillies. An alumnus of Tulane University, Kade graduated in 2017 with a degree in Latin American Studies and a minor in Spanish. Upon graduation, Kade commissioned into the United States Navy and attended Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Fl. He served as a Naval Aviator and was stationed in Jacksonville, Fl. During his time in school and the Navy, Kade began covering the MLB and NFL with USA Today, SB Nation, and Sports Illustrated. Kade covered the New Orleans Saints, Texas Rangers, and numerous other teams within the Sports Illustrated network before launching Inside the Phillies, Inside the Astros, and Inside the Cubs. You can follow him on Twitter at @KadeKistner, or if you have any questions or comments he can be reached via email at kwkistner@gmail.com.

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