Coupled with a Rangers win over the Pirates, the loss dropped Seattle out of the American League West lead for the first time in two weeks at 28-21, including a 10-14 mark at Safeco. The Mariners managed just three hits -- including a solo homer by Robinson Cano -- off Nolasco as he picked up his second win of the season.
"It was a good three games. A good series, good to get a sweep, and hopefully we can keep this momentum going," Mauer said. "It's pretty fun when you've got some guys up and down the lineup swinging the bats and driving in runs.