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More tough lessons for rookie closer Smith

Seattle had 12 blown saves in the entire 2014 season, but now has 14 in the first 105 games of 2015 while struggling to a 47-58 record.

Handed a 2-1 lead, Smith gave up a first-pitch leadoff double to Miguel Sano. The 26-year-old struck out Trevor Plouffe, but then uncorked a wild pitch up by Torii Hunter's head that allowed pinch-runner Shane Robinson to take third.

Suzuki's walk-off single
Suzuki's walk-off single 8/1/15: Kurt Suzuki singles on a ground ball to left field for a base hit, scoring Seth Smith for the game-winning run

Smith appeared close to getting out of the jam when he got Hunter on a comebacker to the mound.