(Seattle, WA)  --  The Seattle Mariners are winners of seven of their last nine games, following a 5-0 shutout of the Texas Rangers.  Felix Hernandez picked up his 17th win of the year, allowing only three hits and recording eight strikeouts over eight innings.  Nelson Cruz had his 40th home run of the year with a two-run shot in the seventh inning.  The Mariners will begin a three-game series at home tonight against Colorado.