Cishek regains form following stint on DL

SEATTLE — Safeco Field’s lights don’t dim and music doesn’t blast every time Steve Cishek enters the game anymore. The win isn’t on the line every time he jogs out from the bullpen. But since the former closer came off the 15-day disabled list, he has looked as good as ever.

“It’s just nice to have some power in my legs,” Cishek said. “That’s the biggest difference, is being able to get my foot down and drive the ball.”

Since the Mariners activated him from DL on Friday (left hip labrum tear), Cishek hasn’t allowed a hit, let alone a run. He made three consecutive appearances Saturday, Sunday and Monday for a total of 2 1/3 dominant innings.

“He can really get down into his legs and load and really drive the ball to me,” catcher Mike Zunino said. “It’s nice. And …

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