SEATTLE (AP) — Runs have been hard to come by for the Seattle Mariners during a seven-game losing streak, but Austin Jackson gave them just enough.
Jackson's solo home run in the seventh inning broke a 1-1 tie and the Mariners squeaked by the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 on Saturday night.
After an uncharacteristic outing last time out, Felix Hernandez (9-2) allowed just one run on two hits in seven innings. Rookie Carson Smith notched his first career save for Seattle.
"A win's a win. We'll all sleep a little better tonight," manager Lloyd McClendon said.