John Jaso collected two hits and drove in three runs and Seattle used a six-run eighth inning to subdue Texas, 10-3, in the middle test of a three-game set.
Joe Mauer and Michael Cuddyer smacked home runs and finished with a pair of RBI to pace the Minnesota Twins to a 7-2 victory over the Texas Rangers in the third installment of a four-game set.
The Texas Rangers were the epitome of hard-luck losers in a key division game on Thursday. Their fortunes may not turn around with the Toronto Blue Jays coming to Arlington.
The Texas Rangers have signed pitchers Mitch Stetter and Sean Green to minor league contracts which include invitations to the club's spring training camp.
Ian Kinsler and Josh Hamilton hit solo homers in the eighth inning off Grant Balfour, and Texas moved closer to its second straight AL West crown with a 3-2 triumph over the Oakland Athletics.
Kevin Millwood makes his Seattle Mariners debut this evening when they continue their four-game series with the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.