"It was a great win," Cruz said. "I think we need this one. [I was looking for] something that I can put in play. I strike out three times with runners on … When it mattered the most, I get the hit."
The Mariners' winning rally started with a leadoff single by Brad Miller. Logan Morrison flied out to center but Seth Smith walked, putting runners on first and second for the top of the Mariners' lineup. Austin Jackson tied the game with a line-drive single to right and moved Smith to third.