DETROIT -- The Mariners had a lot of hits sitting in their dugout on Saturday, with Ichiro Suzuki serving as temporary bench coach. But they didn't manage many on the field in dropping a 4-3 contest to the Tigers in the opening game of a doubleheader at Comerica Park.
With manager Scott Servais attending his daughter's graduation, bench coach Manny Acta ran the team for the day and Ichiro moved into Acta's spot. But the Mariners' offense never got in gear in the opener, as they totaled just four hits and went 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position.