Mariners Open 2011 Season With 3-1 Win in Japan
Ichiro Suzuki sparked the Mariners with four hits in his return home and Dustin Ackley drove in the go ahead run in the 11th as Seattle beat the Oakland Athletics 3-1 in the season opener in Tokyo. The game highlighted MLB efforts to aid Japan after the previous year's earthquake and tsunami. Felix Hernandez worked with a bullpen crew in support.
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Mariners top Athletics in 11 innings in Tokyo opener
Ichiro Suzuki led Seattle with four hits including a first inning RBI as the Mariners defeated Oakland 3-1 in 11 innings to open MLB in Tokyo. Brandon League earned the save, Tom Wilhelmsen the win, and the A's extended their season-opening losing streak to eight.
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Els Expects Houston Open Focus Despite Masters Pressure
Ernie Els approaches the Shell Houston Open with focus on a strong week rather than Masters pressure. A win would secure Augusta entry, but he emphasizes playing well this week first while others like Mickelson and Couples vie for form ahead of the Masters.
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