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Cano's 4 hits, Cruz's homer lead Mariners over Twins 10-1

Updated Mar. 4, 2020 6:25 p.m. ET

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Robinson Cano had four hits and two RBIs, and Nelson Cruz added a towering two-run homer among his four RBIs as the struggling Seattle Mariners' offense got back on track in a 10-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night to stay on pace in the American League wild card race.

James Paxton pitched seven strong innings and finally received a boost from the offense, which broke out with a six-run seventh inning. Paxton (5-7) struck out nine and allowed one run on five hits. Seattle entered Friday averaging just 2.88 runs per game while Paxton was on the mound.

The Mariners (81-72) passed Houston - which lost to the Los Angeles Angels - in the standings but still trail Detroit by two games for the second wild card.

Kyle Gibson (6-10) gave up two runs, five hits and four walks for Minnesota, which lost its seventh straight and fell to 99 losses, matching the 99 in 2011.

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