May 5, 2011

Seattle Mariners’ Ichiro Suzuki, left, dives back to first safely as Texas Rangers first baseman Mike Napoli catches the ball on a pickoff attempt in the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 5, 2011, in Seattle.

Seattle Mariners’ Justin Smoak, right, is greeted at home by Ryan Langerhans after Smoak’s home run against the Texas Rangers in the second inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 5, 2011, in Seattle.

Seattle Mariners shortstop Brendan Ryan throws to first on a grounder from Texas Rangers’ David Murphy in the second inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 5, 2011, in Seattle. Murphy was out at first.

Seattle Mariners’ Luis Rodriguez is wrapped up by Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre after Beltre tagged out Rodriguez on a grounder from Adam Kennedy, who was safe at first in the third inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 5, 2011, in Seattle.

Texas Rangers center fielder Julio Borbon collides with the outfield wall while chasing a hit from Seattle Mariners’ Justin Smoak in the fourth inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 5, 2011, in Seattle. Smoak doubled on the play.

Seattle Mariners shortstop Brendan Ryan, left, points to where center fielder Michael Saunders should throw as Saunders fields a single from Texas Rangers’ Michael Young in the fourth inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 5, 2011, in Seattle.

Seattle Mariners’ Jack Wilson smiles as he’s congratulated in the dugout after scoring against the Texas Rangers in the seventh inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 5, 2011, in Seattle. Wilson scored on a single by Ichiro Suzuki.

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Colby Lewis tosses to first after fielding a grounder from Seattle Mariners’ Michael Saunders in the seventh inning of a major league baseball game Thursday, May 5, 2011, in Seattle. Saunders was out on the turn.

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Jason Vargas removes his cap as he enter the dugout after being relieved during the eighth inning against the Texas Rangers in a baseball game Thursday, May 5, 2011, in Seattle.

Seattle Mariners’ Justin Smoak singles against the Texas Rangers in the eighth inning of a major league baseball game Thursday, May 5, 2011, in Seattle.

Texas Rangers’ Elvis Andrus lays down a bunt against the Seattle Mariners in the eighth inning of a major league baseball game Thursday, May 5, 2011, in Seattle. Andrus grounded out on the turn.

Seattle Mariners catcher Miguel Olivo, left, and closer Brandon League punch each other in congratulations after the team beat the Texas Rangers in a major league baseball game Thursday, May 5, 2011, in Seattle. The Mariners won 3-1.

Seattle Mariners Luis Rodriguez (1), Ichiro Suzuki, Michael Saunders and Ryan Langerhans share congratulations after the team beat the Texas Rangers in a major league baseball game Thursday, May 5, 2011, in Seattle. The Mariners won 3-1.