(Denver, CO)  --  The Seattle Mariners are off to a good start in their series with Colorado, recording an 8-7 win over the Rockies.  Felix Hernandez allowed four runs on eleven hits and struck out nine in picking up his 13th win of the season.  Nelson Cruz had his 30th home run of the year in the second inning.  The Mariners and Rockies will play again tonight in Denver.