--RF Ichiro Suzuki's infield single in the sixth inning was the 1,700th hit in his major league career. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Felix Hernandez (sprained left ankle) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 24. 

Justin Verlander threw six strong innings, Michael Hollimon hit his first big league home run and the Detroit Tigers hung on to beat the Seattle Mariners 8-4 Thursday night. 

Justin Verlander threw six strong innings, Michael Hollimon hit his first big league home run and the Detroit Tigers hung on to beat the Seattle Mariners 8-4 Thursday night. 

It appears the Detroit Tigers just needed to face the Seattle Mariners to rebound from a pair of losses. 

All through the minor leagues, Matt Joyce and Michael Hollimon could only dream of games like they had Thursday. 

Seattle starter Carlos Silva would like to reverse his fortunes from earlier this season against Detroit. 

Maybe Miguel Cairo is one of those players who was born ready. 

--CF Jeremy Reed has made the most of his unexpected opportunity to play. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Felix Hernandez (sprained left ankle) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 24. 

The Mariners began the season believing that they'd ultimately convert right-hander Brandon Morrow from short relief to a starter. 

Miguel Cairo drove in three runs with two doubles to help the Seattle Mariners beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 on Wednesday night. 

These guys should be All-Stars. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Felix Hernandez (sprained left ankle) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 24. 

The Mariners have some hope that the second half of the 2008 season won't be like the first half.