SEATTLE, Sept. 26 (UPI) -- A Kenny Lofton sacrifice fly in the top of the 12th inning Tuesday propelled Cleveland over Seattle 4-3 and wiped out the Mariners' playoff hopes.
Pinch-hitter Asdrubal Cabrera led off the 12th with a walk off Brandon Morrow (3-4). That brought in Rowland-Smith, whose errant pickoff attempt sent Cabrera racing to third. Lofton sent him home with a fly ball to center.
Rafael Betancourt recorded a 1-2-3 home half to earn his third save.
Victor Martinez hit a three-run home run for the Indians, who have a half-game lead over Boston for the AL's best record. Travis Hafner finished 3-for-5 with a run scored.
Aaron Laffey gave up just one run on four hits in 5 2/3 innings for Cleveland but didn't figure in the decision. Joe Borowski blew the save opportunity in the ninth. Tom Mastny (7-2) earned the win with an inning of scoreless relief.
Adrian Beltre was 3-for-5 with a two-run homer for the Mariners, who have lost two straight.
Felix Hernandez surrendered three runs on eight hits in seven innings en route to a no decision.
