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Orioles Rally Past Mariners in Ninth, 3-2

Seattle bullpen can't back up brilliant start by Felix Hernandez

By Mike Buss,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 6, 2008 6:30 PM CDT

(Newser) – Luis Hernandez singled in the winning run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, capping a three-run rally that carried the Baltimore Orioles past the Seattle Mariners, 3-2 on Sunday. The Mariners wasted an outstanding pitching performance by Felix Hernandez, who threw eight shutout innings as a replacement for Erik Bedard, nearly notching his third career shutout.

Hernandez gave up five hits, struck out six, walked two and left with a 2-0 lead. But Seattle's bullpen, operating without injured closer J.J. Putz, couldn't hold on. Luke Scott had his second straight three-hit game and Dennis Safate (1-0) pitched a perfect ninth for the Orioles (4-1). Bedard was scratched by the Mariners due to inflammation of the left hip.

Seattle Mariners pitcher Erik Bedard, left, and manager John McLaren watch from the dugout during the second inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, April 6, 2008, in Baltimore.  Bedard was the scheduled pitcher for the day but was pulled due to inflammation of the left...
Seattle Mariners pitcher Erik Bedard, left, and manager John McLaren watch from the dugout during the second inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, April 6, 2008, in Baltimore....   (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Seattle Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez delivers against the Baltimore Orioles in the second inning of their American League baseball game Sunday, April 6, 2008, in Baltimore.
Seattle Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez delivers against the Baltimore Orioles in the second inning of their American League baseball game Sunday, April 6, 2008, in Baltimore.   (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Baltimore Orioles' Jeremy Guthrie delivers against the Seattle Mariners in the third inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 6, 2008, in Baltimore.
Baltimore Orioles' Jeremy Guthrie delivers against the Seattle Mariners in the third inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 6, 2008, in Baltimore.   (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Baltimore Orioles' Luis Hernandez jumps in the air as he is congratulated by teammate Aubrey Huff after driving in the winning run off Seattle's Mark Lowe in the ninth inning Sunday, April 6, 2008.
Baltimore Orioles' Luis Hernandez jumps in the air as he is congratulated by teammate Aubrey Huff after driving in the winning run off Seattle's Mark Lowe in the ninth inning Sunday, April 6, 2008.   (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
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