Jaso lifts M's past Twins

12:50 AM, Aug 19, 2012   |    comments
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Seattle, WA (Sports Network) - John Jaso knocked in the game-winning run with a pinch-hit sacrifice fly in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Seattle Mariners snuck past the Minnesota Twins, 3-2, in the middle test of a three game series at Safeco Field.

Facing Tyler Robertson (1-1), Michael Saunders began the inning with a single and Brendan Ryan legged out a bunt single to move the potential winning run into scoring position.

Dustin Ackley followed with a walk to load the bases. Casey Fien came in from the Twins bullpen and Jaso lifted a fly ball to left field, which was deep enough to score Saunders from third for the winning tally.

Tom Wilhelmsen (4-2) got the final out in the top of the ninth to collect the win.

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