King Felix Crowns A’s in 3-2 Mariners Win

SEATTLE (AP) — Felix Hernandez outpitched Jeff Samardzija, Robinson Cano hit a go-ahead double and the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 3-2 Friday night.

Fernando Rodney got his 27th save, getting Nick Punto on a called strike three to end it with a runner on third. Punto slammed his batting helmet to the ground with both hands and argued with plate umpire James Hoye, and A's manager Bob Melvin joined in, saying the full-count pitch missed the strike zone.

Hernandez (11-2) threw eight strong innings. He reached 11 victories before the All-Star break for the first time in his career, getting nicked for two early runs and then shutting down the AL West-leading A's the rest of the night.

Hernandez made his 11th straight start going at least seven innings and giving up two earned runs or less. It's the longest streak for an American League pitcher since Gaylord Perry had 11 straight for Cleveland in 1974.