Mariners 2, Twins 1

September 23rd, 2009 Duensing, Punto pace Twins to 8-6 win over ChisoxCHICAGO — Brian Duensing won his fifth straight decision and the Minnesota Twins stayed on the heels of first-place Detroit in the AL Central with their ninth victory in the last 10 games, beating the Chicago White 8-6 on Wednesday night. Nick Punto had three RBIs as the Twins completed a three-game sweep at U.S.

September 1st, 2009 Exec Pelekoudas leaves Mariners after 30 yearsSEATTLE — Another member of the Seattle Mariners' old regime has resigned. Vice president and associate general manager Lee Pelekoudas (PELL'-uh-KOO'-dus) said Tuesday he is leaving to pursue other career opportunities.

August 1st, 2009 Mariners call up Snell to replace WashburnARLINGTON, Texas — The Seattle Mariners called up right-hander Ian Snell on Friday to take the rotation spot created when the team traded left-hander Jarrod Washburn to Detroit earlier in the day. Snell, acquired in a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday, will get his first start for Seattle on Sunday at Texas.

July 15th, 2009 Twins recall Mulvey, option MoralesMINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins have recalled right-hander Kevin Mulvey from Triple-A Rochester to add some depth to their bullpen. Mulvey was 3-6 with a 3.93 ERA in 17 starts for the Red Wings this year.

June 22nd, 2009 Twins designate Ayala for assignmentMINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins have designated reliever Luis Ayala for assignment in the latest move to address their struggling bullpen. Ayala was 1-2 with a 4.18 ERA in 28 appearances this season.

June 18th, 2009 Mariners 2B Jose Lopez placed on bereavement listSAN DIEGO — The Seattle Mariners have placed second baseman Jose Lopez on the bereavement list and called up infielder Chris Woodward from the minors. Lopez, who leads the team with 42 RBIs, left the club before Thursday's game against San Diego to return to his native Venezuela because his sister is seriously ill.

June 14th, 2009 Mariners put C Rob Johnson on bereavement listSEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners have put catcher Rob Johnson on the bereavement list and activated right-hander Roy Corcoran from the 15-day disabled list. The Mariners said the 26-year-old Johnson had a family emergency.

June 12th, 2009 Branyan powers Mariners past Orioles, 6-3BALTIMORE — Russell Branyan homered and drove in three runs to lead the Seattle Mariners to a 6-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night. Branyan contributed a sacrifice fly during a three-run rally in the third, then capped his night with a 450-foot blast in the seventh.

June 8th, 2009 Lopez leads Mariners to 4-2 victory over TwinsSEATTLE — Jose Lopez homered and drove in two runs, leading Erik Bedard and the Seattle Mariners to a 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. Russell Branyan and Jamie Burke also homered for the Mariners, who took two of three from Minnesota and have won three consecutive series.

June 8th, 2009 Mariners 4, Twins 2LOB_Minnesota 12, Seattle 13. 2B_Mauer (9), B.Harris (9), Jo.Lopez (12).

June 7th, 2009 Mariners recall C Burke from TacomaSEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners recalled catcher Jamie Burke from Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday and designated reliever Denny Stark for assignment. The Mariners also announced left-hander Ryan Rowland-Smith will make at least one more rehab start for Tacoma before returning to the team.

June 7th, 2009 Griffey doubles in Suzuki for 2-1 Seattle victorySEATTLE — Ken Griffey Jr. drove in Ichiro Suzuki with a two-out double in the eighth inning and the Seattle Mariners edged the Minnesota Twins 2-1 on Saturday.

June 6th, 2009 Rowland-Smith's return may be delayedSEATTLE — Left-hander Ryan Rowland-Smith may have to wait to make his season debut with the Seattle Mariners after a rough rehab start. Rowland-Smith was supposed to return to the mound Thursday in Baltimore.

June 6th, 2009 Twins stop Ichiro, Mariners 2-1 in 10 inningsSEATTLE — The Minnesota Twins ended Ichiro Suzuki's hitting streak at 27 games, and took advantage of Seattle left fielder Wladimir Balentien's two 10th-inning misplays to beat the Mariners 2-1 on Friday night. Pinch-hitter Ken Griffey Jr.

June 6th, 2009 Twins 2, Mariners 1, 10 inningsE_Balentien (1). DP_Minnesota 1.