Aoki setting table for RBI leader Cano

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HOUSTON — Norichika Aoki has been getting on base at an incredible clip over the last 10 games. The Mariners are 8-2 in those games. Robinson Cano doesn’t think that is a coincidence.

“We have one of the best leadoff hitters in the game,” said Cano, who has taken advantage to lead the Majors with 30 RBIs going into Friday’s play. “Every at-bat, he sees five or six pitches. He’s not a guy trying to hit homers, he’s always trying to use the other side of the field.”

Aoki has worked himself out of an early-season slump to be extremely productive in recent days. He reached base four times and scored twice in Thursday’s 6-3 win with two singles and two walks. And in the past 10 games, he’s posted a .467 on-base percentage while batting .281 with 12 walks and nine runs.

“I’m trying to get on base and set the table,” Aoki said through interpreter Antony Suzuki. “We have a lot of good hitters behind me, and when I get on base, something usually does happen. It’s been working so far.”

The 34-year-old hit just …

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