Sexson continues to shine in win

03/06/2006
Brewers at the plate: Brent Abernathy came through in the clutch, stroking a two-out, two-RBI single in the second inning to give the Brewers their first two runs. Geoff Jenkins got on base twice, once via a single and the other when he was hit by a pitch. Jeff Cirillo and Brady Clark had singles. Wisconsin native Vinny Rottino tripled in two runs in the eighth. Anthony Gwynn hit a two-run homer in the ninth to make it 8-7.
Mariners at the plate: Richie Sexson continued his torrid spring by going 2-for-2 with an RBI and a walk. Sexson is now 6-for-7 in Cactus League play. Raul Ibanez had two hits, including a two-RBI single in the third inning. Jeremy Reed had a single, a double and two RBIs. Jose Lopez hit an RBI double in the fourth.
Brewers on the mound: Starter Chris Capuano had a rough outing, not getting an out in the third inning and giving up four runs (two earned) on four hits with two walks and a wild pitch. Lefty Dana Eveland allowed three runs on four hits and a walk in the fourth.
Mariners on the mound: Matt Thornton started in place of Bobby Livingston (stiff neck) and gave up two runs on four hits in two innings. Kevin Appier turned in his best outing of the spring, tossing three scoreless innings and not giving up a hit while striking out two.
Cactus League records: Brewers 4-2; Mariners 1-3.
Up next: The Mariners take their first spring road trip Tuesday to take on the Milwaukee Brewers in Maryvale Baseball Park in Phoenix at 12:05 p.m. PT. Felix Hernandez makes his second spring start and will be followed by right-handers Rafael Soriano, Julio Mateo and Marcos Carvajal. Regulars in the lineup should include Jeremy Reed, Raul Ibanez, Richie Sexson and Jose Lopez. The Brewers will start right-hander Tomo Ohka and will also pitch Justin Thompson, Ben Hendrickson, Zach Jackson, Justin Lehr, Chris Demaria and Derrick Turnbow.

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