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- Updated: April 30, 2016
SEATTLE — Mariners ace Felix Hernandez, who has found himself on the short end of far too many 1-0 games in his career, came out on top Friday in a dramatic nailbiter over the Royals on a night Seattle won despite totaling just one hit.
In the process, Hernandez recorded his 145th career victory, tying Jamie Moyer for the franchise record.
“I know Jamie pretty well,” Hernandez said. “For me it’s an honor to be up there with him. We’ll see next game if I can pass him.”
Hernandez had to do some fancy pitching to land this win, holding the Royals hitless in eight situations with runners in scoring position. He wound up going 7 2/3 shutout innings on five hits with three walks.
“What else can you say?” manager Scott Servais said. “He’s been the face of the franchise here for a long time and it’s nice watching him pitch.”
Hernandez got himself into hot water in the second when Eric Hosmer led off with a little nubber down the third-base line. Hernandez fielded the ball, but threw wide of first …
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