Erik Bedard vs. Gavin Floyd, and a healthy Bedard has been a force in April. He has struck out 29 batters in 26 innings and walked only four. That's the best strikeout-to-walk ratio in the game.

What the Mariners need today is some production from No. 3 hitter Ken Griffey Jr. (.196) and No. 4 hitter Adrian Beltre (.169)- as much for those players as for the team.

Here's the Seattle lineup:Ichiro RFLopez 2BGriffey Jr. DHBeltre 3BBranyan 1BBalentien LFJohnson CGutierrez CFBetancourt SSBedard RHP

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Griffey may not be hitting his weight, but pitchers still work to him cautiously. With two outs and no one on, right-hander Gavin Floyd walked Junior on four pitches.

Beltre followed with a double, and Griffey was held up at third base.Russell Branyan grounded out.

Griffey now has 11 hits this season - and 13 walks.

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