A’s drop Mariners in 10th

Mark Ellis hit a game-ending RBI single with two outs in the 10th inning, lifting the Oakland Athletics to a 2-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night. Edwar Ramirez (1-0) pitched the 10th to earn his first win since Sept. 3, 2008, when he was with the New York Yankees. Kanekoa Texeira (0-1) took the loss in his major league debut. A’s starter Dallas Braden struck out a career-high 10 in seven innings, giving up a run on four hits and a walk. Mariners starter Ian Snell lasted six innings, giving up one runs and three hits. He walked two and struck out four.