Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano went 3-for-5 with an RBI, Seth Smith had two hits and an RBI, and AL RBI leader Nelson Cruz added to his total with an RBI double in the first inning. Mark Canha's solo home run in the eighth and Billy Butler's RBI single in the fifth inning were the bright spots on offense for Oakland, which lost its fourth consecutive game.
MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
Getting things started early: The Mariners haven't exactly been an offensive juggernaut so far this season, so getting a couple of first-inning runs was big for the team.