AL: SEATTLE at TEXAS <div class="pre">~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SEATTLE (4) AT TEXAS (2) - EVENT LOG ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Seattle Starting Lineups -- I Suzuki CF, J Vidro DH, J Guillen RF, R Ibanez LF, A Beltre 3B, R Sexson 1B, K Johjima C, J Lopez 2B, Y Betancourt SS, F Hernandez RHP. Texas Starting Lineups -- F Catalanotto LF, I Kinsler 2B, M Young SS, M Byrd CF, B Wilkerson 1B, J Botts DH, J Saltalamacchia C, D Murphy RF, T Metcalf 3B, K Millwood RHP. Umpires -- Tim Tschida (HP), Jim Joyce (1B), Jim Wolf (2B), Mike Dimuro (3B). Gametime Weather: 93 degrees, Partly Cloudy, wind in from right at 15 mph. SEATTLE 1ST: I Suzuki struck out swinging. J Vidro grounded out to second. J Guillen homered to left. R Ibanez reached on infield single to catcher. A Beltre doubled to deep left, R Ibanez to third. R Sexson grounded out to shortstop. (1 Run, 3 Hits, 0 Errors) SEATTLE 1, TEXAS 0. TEXAS 1ST: F Catalanotto singled to left. I Kinsler grounded out to pitcher, F Catalanotto to second. M Young struck out swinging. M Byrd grounded out to third. (0 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors) SEATTLE 1, TEXAS 0. SEATTLE 2ND: K Johjima doubled to deep right center. J Lopez grounded out to shortstop. Y Betancourt grounded out to third. I Suzuki singled to left, K Johjima scored. J Vidro grounded out to first. (1 Run, 2 Hits, 0 Errors) SEATTLE 2, TEXAS 0. TEXAS 2ND: B Wilkerson grounded out to second. J Botts struck out swinging. J Saltalamacchia struck out swinging. (0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors) SEATTLE 2, TEXAS 0. SEATTLE 3RD: J Guillen safe at first on throwing error by third baseman T Metcalf. R Ibanez singled to left, J Guillen to third, R Ibanez to second advancing on throw. A Beltre grounded out to third. R Sexson lined out to pitcher. K Johjima grounded out to shortstop. (0 Runs, 1 Hit, 1 Error) SEATTLE 2, TEXAS 0. TEXAS 3RD: D Murphy struck out swinging. T Metcalf struck out swinging. F Catalanotto grounded out to second. (0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors) SEATTLE 2, TEXAS 0. SEATTLE 4TH: J Lopez flied out to left. Y Betancourt grounded out to third. I Suzuki grounded out to first. (0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors) SEATTLE 2, TEXAS 0. TEXAS 4TH: I Kinsler struck out swinging. M Young lined out to first. M Byrd grounded out to shortstop. (0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors) SEATTLE 2, TEXAS 0. SEATTLE 5TH: J Vidro flied out to center. J Guillen flied out to right. R Ibanez doubled to deep center. A Beltre grounded out to third. (0 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors) SEATTLE 2, TEXAS 0. TEXAS 5TH: B Wilkerson struck out looking. J Botts grounded out to first. J Saltalamacchia singled to shallow left. D Murphy homered to right, J Saltalamacchia scored. T Metcalf grounded out to second. (2 Runs, 2 Hits, 0 Errors) SEATTLE 2, TEXAS 2. SEATTLE 6TH: R Sexson flied out to left. K Johjima grounded out to shortstop. J Lopez grounded out to shortstop. (0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors) SEATTLE 2, TEXAS 2. TEXAS 6TH: F Catalanotto flied out to left. I Kinsler walked. M Young grounded out to pitcher, I Kinsler to second. M Byrd grounded out to shortstop. (0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors) SEATTLE 2, TEXAS 2. SEATTLE 7TH: Y Betancourt grounded out to shortstop. I Suzuki reached on infield single to shortstop. J Vidro grounded out to second, I Suzuki to second. J Guillen singled to right, I Suzuki scored, J Guillen out stretching at second. (1 Run, 2 Hits, 0 Errors) SEATTLE 3, TEXAS 2. TEXAS 7TH: G Sherrill relieved F Hernandez. B Wilkerson grounded out to shortstop. J Botts walked. J Saltalamacchia grounded out to third, J Botts to second. B Morrow relieved G Sherrill. N Cruz hit for D Murphy. N Cruz grounded out to shortstop. (0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors) SEATTLE 3, TEXAS 2. SEATTLE 8TH: N Cruz in right field. R Ibanez grounded out to first. A Beltre doubled to deep left. R Sexson flied into double play, right to second, A Beltre doubled off second.(0 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors) SEATTLE 3, TEXAS 2. TEXAS 8TH: A Jones in left field. T Metcalf singled to left. F Catalanotto sacrificed to third, T Metcalf to second. T Metcalf to third on wild pitch by B Morrow. I Kinsler flied out to center. M Young flied out to right. (0 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors) SEATTLE 3, TEXAS 2. SEATTLE 9TH: K Johjima flied out to right. J Lopez singled to center. Y Betancourt lined out to right. I Suzuki reached on infield single to shortstop, J Lopez to second. J Vidro singled to right, J Lopez scored, I Suzuki to third. F Francisco relieved K Millwood. J Guillen struck out swinging. (1 Run, 3 Hits, 0 Errors) SEATTLE 4, TEXAS 2. TEXAS 9TH: J Putz relieved B Morrow. M Byrd grounded out to shortstop. B Wilkerson struck out swinging. J Botts grounded out to shortstop. (0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors) SEATTLE 4, TEXAS 2.</div>
Hernandez, Guillen help Mariners close in on Angels <h3>SEATTLE 4, TEXAS 2</h3>By Randy Krone PA SportsTicker Contributing Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (Ticker) - If the Seattle Mariners are to catchthe Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the American League Westrace, they will need more of what they saw from Felix Hernandezon Friday night. Hernandez threw six effective innings and Jose Guillen homeredand hit a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh as the Marinersposted a 4-2 victory over the Texas Rangers. Raul Ibanez had three hits for the Mariners (72-53), who havenow won seven of eight and 19 of 26 to move within one-half gameof the Angels (74-53). Anaheim hosted Toronto later Fridaynight. Hernandez (10-6) allowed two runs and three hits in seveninnings with seven strikeouts and just one walk. Hernadez, whois unbeaten in his last six starts, threw 56 of 84 pitches forstrikes and at one point retired 14 straight. Guillen opened the scoring in the first inning when he hit a 2-0pitch from Kevin Millwood (8-11) into the left field bleachersto put Seattle ahead, 1-0. The Mariners scored again in the second as Kenji Johjima doubledto right-center field and scored on a line single by IchiroSuzuki to go ahead, 2-0. However, Hernandez let the lead slip away, allowing a two-runhomer to David Murphy in the fifth that tied the game. Once again, though, Guillen came through. Ichiro Suzuki reachedon an infield single with one out in the seventh. After agroundout, Guillen singled to right to plate Ichiro and make thescore, 3-2. Jose Vidro provided an insurance run with an RBI single in theninth off Millwood, who was trying for his first complete gameof the season. Rookie Brandon Morrow worked 1 1/3 innings and J.J. Putzrecorded his AL-leading 37th save in 39 chances. Millwood allowed three runs and a season-high 13 hits in aseason-high 8 1/3 innings.
Hernandez, Guillen help Mariners close in on Angels <h3>SEATTLE 4, TEXAS 2</h3>By Randy Krone PA SportsTicker Contributing Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (Ticker) -- If the Seattle Mariners are to catchthe Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the American League WestDivision race, they will need more of what they saw from FelixHernandez on Friday night. Hernandez threw six effective innings and Jose Guillen homeredand hit a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh as the Marinersposted a 4-2 victory over the Texas Rangers. Raul Ibanez had three hits for the Mariners (72-53), who havewon seven of their last eight games and 19 of 26 to move withinone-half game of the Angels (74-53). Anaheim is hostingToronto. Hernandez (10-6) allowed two runs and three hits in seveninnings with seven strikeouts and just one walk. The21-year-old righthander, who is unbeaten in his last six starts,threw 56-of-84 pitches for strikes and at one point retired 14straight. "It was a great game," Hernandez said. "My sliders were workingpretty well today and I was trying to mix my pitches up. Ididn't want to overthrow the ball because if you do, you canreally get tired pitching in this heat." Guillen opened the scoring in the first inning, when he hit a2-0 pitch from Kevin Millwood (8-11) into the left fieldbleachers to put Seattle ahead, 1-0. "(Millwood) tried to throw me a cutter, but it really didn't endup doing much," Guillen said. "I think it was more of amistake pitch than anything else." The Mariners scored again in the second as Kenji Johjima doubledto right-center field and later scored on a line single byIchiro Suzuki. However, Hernandez let the lead slip away, allowing a two-runhomer by David Murphy in the fifth that tied the game. "I ran a two-seamer down and away, but he got it and the balljust carried to right field," Hernandez said. "When it left thebat, I really thought it might just be a double." Once again, though, Guillen came through. Suzuki reached on aninfield single with one out in the seventh and, after agroundout, Guillen singled to right to plate the All-Star andgive Seattle a 3-2 edge. Rookie Brandon Morrow worked 1 1/3 innings and J.J. Putzrecorded his AL-leading 37th save in 39 chances. Suzuki, who had three hits and an RBI, is hitting .517(15-for-29) over his last six games. "Everybody has a job to do in the lineup," Suzuki said throughan interpreter. "I try to do what I can to just do my job, butas we go down the stretch, we need to focus on our defense andour pitching. In tight situations, it's those two facets thatcan bring a team through." Jose Vidro provided an insurance run with an RBI single in theninth off Millwood, who was trying for his first complete gameof the season. Millwood allowed three runs and a season-high 13 hits in 8 1/3innings. "I was able to basically hold them down and give us a chancetonight," he said. "All in all, it felt good."
Hernandez, Guillen help Mariners close in on Angels <h3>SEATTLE 4, TEXAS 2</h3>By Randy Krone PA SportsTicker Contributing Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (Ticker) - If the Seattle Mariners are to catchthe Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the American League WestDivision race, they will need more of what they saw from FelixHernandez on Friday night. Hernandez threw six effective innings and Jose Guillen homeredand hit a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh as the Marinersposted a 4-2 victory over the Texas Rangers. Raul Ibanez had three hits for the Mariners (73-53), who havewon seven of their last eight games and 19 of 26 and trailsAnaheim(75-53) by 1 1/2 games. Hernandez (10-6) allowed two runs and three hits in seveninnings with seven strikeouts and just one walk. The21-year-old righthander, who is unbeaten in his last six starts,threw 56-of-84 pitches for strikes and at one point retired 14straight. "It was a great game," Hernandez said. "My sliders were workingpretty well today and I was trying to mix my pitches up. Ididn't want to overthrow the ball because if you do, you canreally get tired pitching in this heat." Guillen opened the scoring in the first inning, when he hit a2-0 pitch from Kevin Millwood (8-11) into the left fieldbleachers to put Seattle ahead, 1-0. "(Millwood) tried to throw me a cutter, but it really didn't endup doing much," Guillen said. "I think it was more of amistake pitch than anything else." The Mariners scored again in the second as Kenji Johjima doubledto right-center field and later scored on a line single byIchiro Suzuki. However, Hernandez let the lead slip away, allowing a two-runhomer by David Murphy in the fifth that tied the game. "I ran a two-seamer down and away, but he got it and the balljust carried to right field," Hernandez said. "When it left thebat, I really thought it might just be a double." Once again, though, Guillen came through. Suzuki reached on aninfield single with one out in the seventh and, after agroundout, Guillen singled to right to plate the All-Star andgive Seattle a 3-2 edge. Rookie Brandon Morrow worked 1 1/3 innings and J.J. Putzrecorded his AL-leading 37th save in 39 chances. Suzuki, who had three hits and an RBI, is hitting .517(15-for-29) over his last six games. "Everybody has a job to do in the lineup," Suzuki said throughan interpreter. "I try to do what I can to just do my job, butas we go down the stretch, we need to focus on our defense andour pitching. In tight situations, it's those two facets thatcan bring a team through." Jose Vidro provided an insurance run with an RBI single in theninth off Millwood, who was trying for his first complete gameof the season. Millwood allowed three runs and a season-high 13 hits in 8 1/3innings. "I was able to basically hold them down and give us a chancetonight," he said. "All in all, it felt good."
Hernandez, Guillen help Mariners close in on Angels <h3>SEATTLE 4, TEXAS 2</h3>By Randy Krone PA SportsTicker Contributing Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (Ticker) - If the Seattle Mariners are to catchthe Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the American League WestDivision race, they will need more of what they saw from FelixHernandez on Friday night. Hernandez threw six effective innings and Jose Guillen homeredand hit a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh as the Marinersposted a 4-2 victory over the Texas Rangers. Raul Ibanez had three hits for the Mariners (73-53), who havewon seven of their last eight games and 19 of 26 and trailsAnaheim(75-53) by one game. Hernandez (10-6) allowed two runs and three hits in seveninnings with seven strikeouts and just one walk. The21-year-old righthander, who is unbeaten in his last six starts,threw 56-of-84 pitches for strikes and at one point retired 14straight. "It was a great game," Hernandez said. "My sliders were workingpretty well today and I was trying to mix my pitches up. Ididn't want to overthrow the ball because if you do, you canreally get tired pitching in this heat." Guillen opened the scoring in the first inning, when he hit a2-0 pitch from Kevin Millwood (8-11) into the left fieldbleachers to put Seattle ahead, 1-0. "(Millwood) tried to throw me a cutter, but it really didn't endup doing much," Guillen said. "I think it was more of amistake pitch than anything else." The Mariners scored again in the second as Kenji Johjima doubledto right-center field and later scored on a line single byIchiro Suzuki. However, Hernandez let the lead slip away, allowing a two-runhomer by David Murphy in the fifth that tied the game. "I ran a two-seamer down and away, but he got it and the balljust carried to right field," Hernandez said. "When it left thebat, I really thought it might just be a double." Once again, though, Guillen came through. Suzuki reached on aninfield single with one out in the seventh and, after agroundout, Guillen singled to right to plate the All-Star andgive Seattle a 3-2 edge. Rookie Brandon Morrow worked 1 1/3 innings and J.J. Putzrecorded his AL-leading 37th save in 39 chances. Suzuki, who had three hits and an RBI, is hitting .517(15-for-29) over his last six games. "Everybody has a job to do in the lineup," Suzuki said throughan interpreter. "I try to do what I can to just do my job, butas we go down the stretch, we need to focus on our defense andour pitching. In tight situations, it's those two facets thatcan bring a team through." Jose Vidro provided an insurance run with an RBI single in theninth off Millwood, who was trying for his first complete gameof the season. Millwood allowed three runs and a season-high 13 hits in 8 1/3innings. "I was able to basically hold them down and give us a chancetonight," he said. "All in all, it felt good."
