Seattle Mariners fans are experiencing a phenomenon known as Humpy fever. To understand this trend, KUOW's Kim Malcolm spoke with Seattle Times reporter Taylor Blatchford.
A recent event at T-Mobile Park, the Salmon Run, saw Humpy come from behind to win, breaking a 167-game losing streak. This unexpected victory sparked a series of Humpy-related events.
The winning streak broke in a big way last Friday night in the 15th inning of the incredibly tense Game 5 of the American League Division Series.
Author's summary: Humpy fever sweeps Seattle Mariners fans.