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Mariners Tie A’s in Wild Spring Game

Mar 17, 2016; Mesa, AZ, USA; Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano (22) is congratulated by shortstop Luis Sardinas (16) after hitting a two run home run that drove him in during the fourth inning against the Oakland Athletics at HoHoKam Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 17, 2016; Mesa, AZ, USA; Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano (22) is congratulated by shortstop Luis Sardinas (16) after hitting a two run home run that drove him in during the fourth inning against the Oakland Athletics at HoHoKam Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

The Mariners tied the A’s 11-11 in a wild game at Hohokam Stadium in Mesa yesterday afternoon.

TheMarinersplayed the A’s to a wild tie yesterday 11-11 after scoring eight runs in the top of the ninth. The ninth inning was wild in general for both teams. Mariners catcherMike Zuninowhacked a run-scoring triple in the top of the inning, starting the Mariners rally down by six runs. Zunino scored on a double byShawn O’Malley. Then, with the bases loaded,Jesus MonteroandSteven Lerudboth drew walks.Arby Fieldstacked on a sacrifice fly and Braden Bishop tied the game with an RBI knock.Chris Taylorthen followed with yet another RBI single for the go-ahead run and O’Malley drew another bases loaded walk for the Mariners’ 11th run.

The A’s responded in the bottom half of the inning with RBI singles byChris CoghlanandMatt Chapmanto tie the game.

Robinson Canocontinued his hot hitting, blasting a two-run home run off of A’s starterKendall Graveman. New catching prospect Rob Brantley also hit a home run in the game.

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Those rooting forJames Paxtonto take over the fifth spot in the rotation over newcomerNate Karnswere dealt a blow yesterday. Paxton only lasted two-plus innings and allowed seven runs on six hits and four walks while striking out two in the game. Despite the late-game implosion for the Mariners bullpen, presumed closerSteve Cishekwas sharp in his lone inning in this game, setting the A’s down in order in the fifth with one strikeout.

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The Mariners take on the Rangers at Peoria Stadium at 1:10 today. The game will be broadcast on ROOT Sports and MLB.tv so you can hear Dave Sims cackle at various jokes and random nonsequiturs live from the Arizona sun.

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