SEATTLE, Aug. 18 (UPI) -- Edgar Martinez went three for four with two doubles and a homer against Roger Clemens and Joel Pineiro continued to roll with 6 1/3 superb innings Sunday as the Seattle Mariners salvaged the finale of their three-game series with the New York Yankees, 5-2.
Martinez, arguably the greatest designated hitter of all time, entered the game just 18 for 82 in his career against Clemens (10-4). But the Mariners' cleanup hitter hit a solo homer in the second, delivered the game's biggest blow -- a two-run double -- in the third and had a two-base hit in the fifth.
Martinez's contributions were enough to make Pineiro (13-4) a winner for the ninth time in 10 decisions. After beginning the season in the bullpen, Pineiro has become a major contributor to Seattle's rotation, lasting six innings for the 12th time in his last 13 outings.
After former Yankee Jeff Nelson tossed a hitless inning, Arthur Rhodes got the final two outs in the eighth. Closer Kazuhiro Sasaki struck out two in the ninth to notch his 31st save.
Clemens, seeking career win No. 291, was tagged for five runs and nine hits in seven innings. He walked three but did strike out nine.
