Cruz's bat, Hernandez's arm boost Mariners over Rangers
Streaking Nelson Cruz hit his 33rd home run and Felix Hernandez earned his 14th win Sunday, leading the Seattle Mariners over the Texas Rangers 4-2.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Texas Rangers
2
Seattle Mariners
4
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEX | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| SEA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
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Match Report
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
Cruz homered to left (384 feet).
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 5: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
Montero homered to left (376 feet), S. Smith scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-3
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Out 2-1
Pitch 5: in play
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
Marte singled to right, Trumbo scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-1
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Play Result 2-0
Choo scored, Fielder to second on wild pitch by Hernández.
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Wild Pitch 2-0
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-0
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Play Result 1-0
Odor doubled to deep left, Andrus scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-0
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 2-4
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
Fielder grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 2-4
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-4
Fielder batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
Choo hit by pitch.
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Hit By Pitch 2-4
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Play Result 2-4
Odor to second on fielder's indifference.
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Fielders Indifference 2-4
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Strike Looking 2-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-4
Choo batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
DeShields struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 2-4
Pitch 4: strike 3 (looking)
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Ball 2-4
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 2-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-4
DeShields batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
Napoli flied out to right.
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Fly Out 2-4
Pitch 4: in play
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Strike Looking 2-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 2-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 2-4
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-4
Napoli batting
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Play Result 2-4
Napoli hit for Wilson.
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
Odor reached on infield single to first.
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Single 2-4
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 2-4
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 2-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-4
Odor batting
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Play Result 2-4
C. Smith relieved Rodney.
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Start Inning 2-4
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 2-4
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Lineup Change 2-4
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End Inning 2-4
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Head to Head
SEA wins series 2-1
Injuries
Seattle Mariners
- Nick Davila Out
- Matt Brash Out
- Colt Emerson Out
- Josh Naylor Out
- Cal Raleigh Out
Texas Rangers
- Cole Winn Out
- Jose Corniell Out
- Jose Butto Out
- Corey Seager Out
- Evan Carter Out
Lineups
ConfirmedSEA
Ketel MarteCF4
Kyle Seager3B15
Nelson CruzRF32
Robinson Cano2B22
Seth SmithLF12
Jesus Montero1B
Mark TrumboDH45
Brad MillerSS15
Mike ZuninoC10
Substitutes
Austin JacksonCF16
Logan Morrison1B21
TEX
Delino DeShieldsCF80
Shin-Soo ChooRF17
Prince FielderDH84
Adrian Beltre3B29
Mitch Moreland1B18
Josh HamiltonLF32
Elvis AndrusSS18
Rougned Odor2B24
Bobby WilsonC37
Substitutes
Adam Rosales1B32
Mike Anthony NapoliPH5
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