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Smoak helps Mariners hold off Rangers 8-6

By: Associated Press
Posted: Sat 10:52 PM, Sep 15, 2012

Justin Smoak homered in the eighth and drove in a run in the ninth to lead the Seattle Mariners to an 8-6 win over the Texas Rangers on Saturday night.

Smoak had three hits, two runs and three RBIs.

Seattle built a 6-0 lead in the first three innings before Texas rallied to tie the game.

Lucas Luetge (2-1) got two outs for the victory while Tom Wilhelmsen got the final four outs for his 27th save in 30 chances.

Tanner Scheppers (1-1) took the loss.


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