Big inning sinks Felix, Mariners

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SEATTLE — Left-hander Pat Dean, making just his second Major League start, outpitched Mariners ace Felix Hernandez on Friday night as the Twins topped Seattle, 7-2, at Safeco Field.

Dean, 27, recorded his first big-league victory as he gave up just four hits and two runs with no walks and eight strikeouts over seven innings. The Twins (13-34) have now won two straight for just the second time this month, thanks to home runs by Miguel Sano and Joe Mauer and a five-run outburst in the third inning against Hernandez.

The Mariners still hold a 1 1/2 game lead over Texas in the American League West and remain a half-game behind Boston for the best record in the AL at 28-19, but they are just 10-12 at Safeco.

Hernandez (4-4, 2.86 ERA) …

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