SEATTLE -- The series finale lived up to what it was billed to be, a matchup of two former Cy Young winners who each pitched brilliantly.
Justin Verlander and Felix Hernandez each allowed one run over seven innings for their respective clubs.
The Detroit Tigers’ bullpen struggles continued and they went on to lose, 3-1, on Wednesday night to the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field.
Left-handed pitcher Justin Wilson gave up a crucial home run for the second straight night.
Nelson Cruz broke a 1-1 tie with his 28th home run of the season in the bottom of the eight on Wednesday night.