Robinson Cano went 2-for-4 with four RBI as the Seattle Mariners crushed the Texas Rangers, 10-2, in the opener of a four-game series.
The Mariners used a six-run second inning to claim a commanding lead early on. After Rangers starter Robbie Ross retired the first two batters in the inning, a walk to Chris Denorfia spelled trouble for the young lefty.
Ross (2-6) proceeded to walk Chris Taylor and give up back-to-back RBI singles to Jesus Sucre and Austin Jackson. Dustin Ackley then drew a walk and Cano plated two with his single up the middle. Kendrys Morales singled home Ackley, and Ross was pulled from the game.
Kyle Seager, who led off the frame by flying out to right, plated Cano with a single to center against reliever Jon Edwards.
Ross, who was not scheduled to start but took the mound because Scott Baker had a stiff neck, was charged with all six runs on five hits. He fell to 0-6 in his last nine starts since beating the Mariners on April 15.
Roenis Elias (10-12) allowed a run in five innings for the Mariners to end a stretch of three straight losses.
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