Bergman to get spot start, Cruz to sit vs. Rox

Bergman's 7 scoreless innings ANAHEIM -- Christian Bergman will be on the mound Friday when the Mariners open a three-game set with the Rockies at Coors Field, but designated hitter Nelson Cruz will be on the bench and limited to pinch-hitting duties as Seattle deals with the first of three remaining Interleague road series on its schedule.

Bergman will be recalled from Triple-A Tacoma to make his second spot start of the season, this time in place of Felix Hernandez after the veteran right-hander went on the 10-day disabled list this week to rest a stiff back.

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Bergman threw seven shutout innings with two hits and no walks against Texas on May 16 and went 4-5 with a…