The Seattle Mariners clobber the Twins

After losing last night's game the Seattle Mariners are looking to get back on the winning track against Minnesota as they start a four game series. The Mariners will be sending one of their two all-stars, Hasashi Iwakuma, to the mound to try and keep the Twins off base. The Twins will send Kevin Correia to the mounds to battle the Mariners offense.

The 1sta inning starts as Brian Dozier steps up to the mound and tries to bunt his way aboard but is thrown out. Chris Herman is the next man to the plate and he flies out to Raul Ibanez. Justin Morneau steps up to the plate where he gets an infield hit. Ryan Doumit walks into the batter's box and he gets an infield hit as the ball goes off of Nick Franklin's glove. Trevor Plouffe is up next and strikes out to end the top of the inning. Brad Miller will get the offense started for the Mariners in the inning and he grounds out. That brings up Nick Franklin who lines out. Raul Ibanez steps up to the plate where he walks. Kendrys Morales steps up to the plate where he lines out to end the 1^st.

Clete Thomas will start off the 2^nd for the Twins where he grounds out to Nick Franklin. Chris Colabella is next to the plate where he is hit by a pitch. That brings up Aaron Hicks and he grounds into a fielder's choice. Florimon walks up to the dish and he grounds out to end the top of the inning. Kyle Seager leadsoff the bottom of the inning where he hits a double. Justin Smoak steps up next and he gets a single. That brings up Micheal Saunders who grounds out. With runners at second and third with one on Mike Zunino gets an RBI single bringing Seager home. Dustin Ackley is the next man to the plate and he gets an RBI single that brings Justin Smoak home. Back to the top of the order now for Brad Miller who hits an RBI double to bring in Saunders. Nick Franklin steps in next and he hits a 3-run homer. Raul Ibanez steps in for his second at bat and he pops out. That brings up Kendrys Morales who hits a double. Ryan Pressly takes over the pitching duties for the Twins. Kyle Seager steps in for the second time this inning and he strikes out to end the 2^nd.

Brian Dozier leadsoff the 3^rd for the Twins and gets a single. Chris Herman is next up where he strikes out. That brings up Justin Morneau is safe on an error. Ryan Doumit steps up to the plate and he hits a single to load the bases. Trevor Plouffe is the next man up and he strikes out. Now, with the bases loaded and two outs Clete Thomas steps up where he grounds out to end the top of the inning. Justin Smoak gets set to leadoff the Mariner's half of the inning and he flies out. That brings Micheal Saunders to the plate where he walks. Mike Zunino is next up and he flies out to center. Dustin Ackley steps up to the plate and he hits a double. With two outs and two on Brad Miller steps up and he grounds out to end the 3^rd. The Seattle Mariners lead 6-0 over the Minnesota Twins.

Chris Colabella will leadoff the 4^th for the Twins and he gets a single. The next man to the plate is Aaron Hicks who hits into a fielder's choice. Florimon steps into the batter's box and he strikes out. With a man on and two outs Brian Dozier comes to the plate where he strikes out to end the top of the inning. Nick Franklin will leadoff the bottom of the inning flies out. Raul Ibanez is the next man to the plate and he flies out. Kendrys Morales is up and he strikes out to end the 4^th inning.

Henry Blanco replaces Mike Zunino as the catcher. Chris Herman gets ready to leadoff the 5^th inning where he strikes out. That brings up Justin Morneau who strikes out. Ryan Doumit is the next man to the plate where he ground out to end the top of the inning. Kyle Seager will start off the home half of the inning and he grounds out. That brings up Justin Smoak who strikes out. Micheal Saunders is the next man to the plate and he gets an infield hit. Henry Blanco steps in for his first at bat of the night and he gets an RBI double that score Micheal Saunders. Brian Duensing takes over the pitching duties for the Twins. Dustin Ackley steps in and gets an RBI double to bring Henry Blanco home. Back to the top of the order for Brad Miller who flies out to end the 5^th.

Trevor Plouffe will leadoff the 6^th inning where he is safe on an error. That brings up Clete Thomas who pops out to short. Chris Colabella is next up and he strikes out. That brings up Aaron Hicks who works his way on base with a walk. Florimon is next and he strikes out to end the top of the inning. Nick Miller starts the bottom of the inning for the Mariners and he grounds out. Raul Ibanez is up next and he strikes out. That brings up Kendrys Morales who flies out to end the 6^th.

Danny Farquher takes over the pitching duties for the Mariners. Leadoff man Brian Dozier will start the 7^th inning where he hits a ball back to the pitcher who throws him out. Chris Herman is the next man up and he hits a single. Justin Morneau is next and he flies out to Dustin Ackley. That brings up Ryan Doumit who strikes out to end the top of the inning. Caleb Thielbar takes over the pitching duties for the Twins. Kyle Seager will step in to kick off the Mariners half of the inning where he flies out. Justin Smoak steps up to the plate and he flies out. Jason Bay steps in for his first at bat of the game as he strikes out to end the 7^th inning.

Trevor Ploutte leadsoff the 8^th and strikes out. Clete Thomas is up next and he strikes out. That brings up Chris Colabella who hits a line drive back to the pitcher to end the top of the inning. Henry Blanco leadsoff the bottom of the inning where he flies out. Dustin Ackley is up next and he strikes out. Then, it is back to the top of the order for Brad Miller who grounds out to end the 8^th inning.

Oliver Perez takes over the pitching duties for the Mariners. Aaron Hicks will leadoff the 9^th inning and he strikes out. Florimon steps in next and he gets a single. Leadoff man Brian Dozier steps into the batter's box and he flies out to Ibanez. Chris Herman is next where he hits an RBI double. That brings up Doug Bernier who hits an RBI double. Drew Buterra is next as he flies out to Dustin Ackley to end the game.