OAKLAND -- The Mariners played some long ball on Friday, but still came up short in a critical battle with the A's as Oakland rallied for a 7-5 victory and continued keeping Seattle at arm's length in the American League Wild Card race.
Robinson Cano, Nelson Cruz and Ryon Healy all homered in a four-run fourth inning as Seattle overcame an early 5-1 deficit to tie the game, but the A's pulled away again to even the series at 1-1 as five Oakland relievers didn't allow a run over the final 5 1/3 frames.