Felix Hernandez Strikes Out 12

More Mariners News

• Damon Still Drawing Interest From Four Teams
• Source: Hong-Chih Kuo Signs With M's
• Carlos Guillen Returns To Mariners
• Despite Addition Of Montero, Olivo To Remain Seattle's No. 1 Catcher
• Seattle Mariners Archive
•  RSS Feed |  Twitter

Mariners Links

• Mariners Message Board
• Find Mariners Tickets
• Feedback or Suggestions

Felix Hernandez went on a mission in Spring Training to be the Mariners' Opening Day starting pitcher.

He completed that goal and blasted off the way few others have on Monday afternoon, becoming only the third pitcher in Major League history to strike out at least 12 batters on Opening Day. The 20-year-old right-hander whiffed a dozen Athletics to co-power the Mariners to a 4-0 victory over Oakland before a sellout crowd of 46,003 at Safeco Field.

First baseman Richie Sexson put his mark on the opener with a three-run home run, capping a four-run sixth inning that saddled right-hander Dan Haren with the tough loss. All four runs were unearned.

Via MLB.com

Seattle Mariners, Oakland Athletics

Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets