PHOENIX, March 5 (UPI) -- Ichiro Suzuki had two hits and drove in three runs Tuesday to lead the Seattle Mariners to a 6-4 Cactus League victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
Two of Suzuki's RBI came in the three-run second inning, when he made it 2-0 with a bases loaded single. Suzuki's third RBI was a sacrifice fly in the sixth inning that made it 4-1.
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Seattle starter Joel Pineiro (1-0) tossed two perfect innings in his first spring training start. Closer Kazuhiro Sasaki allowed a hit in the third inning.
John Halama and J.J. Putz each allowed three hits , while Wascar Serrano earned his first save.
Milwaukee starter Glendon Rusch allowed three runs and four hits in two innings to take the loss.
