Shortly after losing another starting pitcher Wednesday, the Mariners pounded their way to an 11-6 victory over Philadelphia that completed a two-game sweep and pulled them back, finally, to .500 at 17-17.
They pounded out 16 hits for a second straight game, including four from Robinson Cano, who wasn’t expected to play after leaving Tuesday’s game because of a strained right quadriceps muscle.
Veteran catcher Carlos Ruiz, a long-time Phillies favorite, contributed a three-run double to a decisive five-run seventh inning that broke a 3-3 tie. Danny Valencia had four hits, including a tie-breaking RBI double and a homer.