The old adage is good pitching beats good hitting.
Well, I guess that was true Friday when the Rangers brought their seven-game winning streak to Seattle to match up with the Mariners’ seven-game losing streak.
Felix Hernandez, who leads the American League in ERA at 2.39 for the team with the worst record in baseball, pitched eight innings and did not allow a hit until Nelson Cruz lead off his final frame with a solo homer. It looked as if the Rangers might tie when Mitch Moreland and pinch hitter Chris Davis each slapped singles, but the runners were stranded. David Murphy's career-high 13-game hitting streak and Vladimir Guerrero's 10 gamer ended Friday.
Moreland was pinch hitting for Bengie Molina, who along with pitch C.J. Wilson allowed the Mariners to steal five bases in the second and third innings, indirectly leading to both Mariner runs.
Wilson threw 121 pitches in the complete game loss. He gave up six hits, struck out six and walked three and was helped by four double plays.
Cliff Lee will go up against his former team Saturday. The magic number remains at eight.
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