Gordon fuels win vs. Tribe with HR, great catch

Gordon's speedy, sliding catch SEATTLE -- Dee Gordon, power-hitting center fielder?

The Mariners' speedy new converted outfielder blasted a solo home run in the seventh, and Mitch Haniger followed with a two-run shot as Seattle pulled away for a 5-4 victory over the Indians to win the season-opening three-game series at Safeco Field.

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The 170-pound Gordon hit just two home runs last season as a second baseman for Miami and had 11 homers in 713 Major League games coming into Sunday.

Edwin Encarnacion, a little better known for his long-ball production, launched a pair of home runs for Cleveland, including a two-run shot in the eighth off Juan Nicasio to cut the lead to one.

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