On the Big-League Diamond…The Mariners 10-game home stand came to a close last night at Safeco Field as the M’s beat the Detroit Tigers, 3-1

Seattle pitcher Felix Hernandez no decision allowing only 1 run and striking out 8.

Seattle has won 6 straight and won 8 of the 10 at home to improve to
60-53. The Mariners still trail the Rangers for the A-L West lead by 7-games

Seattle is off today, but will open a 3-game series in Oakland against the A’s tomorrow night. Oakland has won 3 straight beating the Orioles again last night, 1-0.

In the National League….The Giants blank Miami, 1-zip and the Dodgers lose at home to the Phillies, 6-2. SF leads LA by 1-game for the N-L West lead.