'Everybody put their hearts on the field,' as Mariners' playoff run ends

Smoky haze tinted the lights in T-Mobile park. Fans cheered, put rally shoes on their heads, many also prayed.

The stadium vibrated with energy for 18 innings as the crowd sang, "I believe that we will win", and celebrities like Macklemore, and hall of famer Edgar Martinez reminded fans to not give up.

The six-plus hour long game was one of the longest playoff games ever played. But fans were willing to wait; they waited for the Mariners to return to the playoffs for 21 years.

It wasn’t enough. Once fans registered that the Houston Astros hit a home run, the stadium became significantly quieter.

Fans like 19-year-old Keagan Barnwell were upset. It was the first time the M's made it to the playoffs during his lifetime. He also drove from Washington State University to watch the game.

"We lost a heartbreaking game. We had to stick it out and it didn't turn out in our favor," he said. "Its a Mariner's game, where everyone was just excited to see a game [in the playoffs]."

As the road to the playoffs officially came to a close for the M's, fans cheered “Lets go Mariners!” one last time. It was one of the loudest of the night.

Rob Condiotty and his son, Casey, we're also at the game. Rob said the Mariners "fought hard." He added that it would have been great if the M's won, but it was "awesome to share the moment" with his son. Casey said he wants to be back in the stadium when the Mariners make the playoffs again.

While many fans left with their heads low, Erin Lopez was still proud of her team.

"Everybody put their hearts on the field. We can't ask for anything more. You know, we're gonna go out with our heads up and on to the next year."