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Matt Calkins: What matters more than Felix’s stats is the fact he is back on the mound

Related Topics: Safeco Field, Félix Hernández

orget about the numbers for a second. The three earned runs he gave up, the eight hits — they don’t matter right now. That the six-time All-Star wasn’t his best self is irrelevant.

It’s not important that Felix Hernandez didn’t deliver an awe-inspiring performance in Friday’s 13-3 victory over the Houston Astros. The important thing is that the King was finally back.

There was an energy about Safeco Field that hasn’t been in the park for a while. The 31,783 fans knew something was different.

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