The Mariners and Rangers engage in a back and forth hit fest. Texas jumped out to a 7-0 lead, then led 9-3 after five innings. The Mariners fought back, however, and took a 10-9 lead with two in the top of the ninth off C.J. Wilson, his fourth blown save of the season.

J.J. Putz, however, could not hold the one run lead, losing the battle of initialed closers. Ramon Vazquez, playing way above his career norms, picks up his fourth hit of the game, a double with two on. Both runners score and Texas walks off with an 11-10 victory.

In addition to Vazquez's four-hit showing, four Rangers picked up three hits each and two Mariners did the same. All told, the two teams combined for 33 hits. They put lots of balls in play as there were only nine strikeouts and three walks. With three hit batters, the two teams were 33 for 75 when putting the ball in play, a .440 average.

Texas is only 5 1/2 games out of the wild card.