The Mariners Take Series from Indians

Seattle managed to cool off red-hot Cleveland, taking two of three. Cleveland's pitching in the first two games had a bit of an odor, as did Seattle's starter in game three, as none of the games were all that close.

Game One: Seattle 8, Cleveland 1

W: Sele (1-4)
L: Wright (2-3)
Aaron Sele had his best game of the year, only allowing five hits and striking out seven in seven innings, while inducing three DP balls to get out of possible jams. Jaret Wright was hit hard, as Edgar Martinez (with his sixth homer), John Olerud and Dan Wilson all had two RBIs.

Game Two: Seattle 6, Cleveland 3
W: Abbott (2-2)
L: Haney (0-1)
S: Sasaki (7)
Spot starter Chris Haney was pounded for Cleveland, giving up five runs in 1.2 innings before Dwight Gooden came in and settled things down. But it was too late, as Jim Abbott held the Indians to three runs for his second win. Seattle got scoring from all over the lineup. Cleveland tried to come back late but Kaz Sasaki shut it down in the ninth for save number 7.

Game Three: Cleveland 11, Seattle 2
W: Colon (4-2)
L: Garcia (2-3)

Bartolo Colon continued to pitch well for Cleveland, going seven innings and only allowing five hits, with nine Ks thrown in. Cleveland hitters also woke up, hitting Freddy Garcia and a potpourri of relievers for 11 runs. Richie Sexson hit two longballs, Enrique Wilson homered and had four RBIs, and Jim Thome also found the fence for his seventh home run.