The Mariners scored four runs in the third inning and three in the fifth to power their way to an 8-6 victory over the White Sox at Safeco Field. Robinson Cano launched a two-run homer and Nelson Cruz doubled in a pair of runs to help Seattle end a three-game losing streak. Taijuan Walker picked up the win despite giving up five runs in five-and-two-thirds. Tom Wilhelmsen pitched a perfect ninth to earn the save. White Sox starter John Danks got tagged for seven runs on eight hits in just over five frames to fall to 6-and-11. Jose Abreu and Adam LaRoche each clubbed a two-run shot in defeat.
White Sox open up a series at home tonight against Boston. Pre-Game Show begins at 6:35 on Newstalk 1060.