“We’ve played better baseball in all facets. Wong’s two-run single off Rucinski in the fifth made it 5-3. It didn’t get that far this time as the Mariners peppered Rucinski for five runs in 3 2/3 innings. The previous four losses for Oakland came as a result of blown saves by the bullpen. “For me, that was the biggest thing, keep the line moving.” “Scott talked about it earlier, just keep the baton moving,” Trammell said. Trammell, who recorded his first career grand slam Sunday against Toronto after being activated, hit a two-run homer off A’s starter Drew Rucinski (0-2) in the third and then drew a bases-loaded walk in the fourth when the Mariners had four two-out walks and scored three times to pull away. The game drew a crowd of 13,025, after getting only 5,268 for the first two games with the Mariners. The A’s lost for the eighth time in nine games and fell to 6-26 (.188), the lowest winning percentage in the majors.

JJ Bleday hit his first homer of the season for Oakland. And we know we’re not clicking on all cylinders yet, and that’s OK. “The mood around our club, this team believes in itself.

“Nice way to end the trip after we got off to a rocky start,” Servais said. Kolten Wong added two hits and two RBIs as the Mariners ended their nine-game trip with four straight victories after starting 1-4. George Kirby (3-2) pitched seven mostly strong innings for Seattle. He’s got some kind of ability, the ball just jumps off his bat.” Didn’t swing hard, just trying to make contact. “That ball that he hit out today, he could not do that a year ago or anytime in the last few years. “The biggest thing he’s brought is he has made some adjustments to his swing,” Mariners manager Scott Servais said. 889 slugging percentage since his return. It worked out well for the Mariners’ left fielder, who has an. “Being able to not pull it, being able to take it to all different types of the field. “I feel very comfortable with it, especially balls out over the plate,” Trammell said. Trammell feels his swing is coming together after missing the first 27 games of the season with a fractured hand. (AP) - Taylor Trammell homered for the second time in five days since coming off the injured list and drove in three runs as the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 5-3 Thursday to extend their winning streak to four games and complete a series sweep.

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