Mariners 7, Tigers 4

DETROIT (WWJ/AP) - The Detroit Tigers threaten in the ninth but lose to the Seattle Mariners 7-4 on Tuesday night.

As heard on 97.1 The Ticket - the Mariners refused to give up any lead in the first of a three game series against the Tigers. Alex Liddi had a career-high three hits, including a solo homer in the victory for Seattle.

Miguel Cabrera and Alex Avila homered for the Tigers, but it wasn't enough to overcome an early 4-0 deficit.

Michael Saunders drove in three runs for Seattle, which snapped a four-game losing streak.

Jason Vargas (3-1) pitched six innings for the Mariners, allowing four runs and six hits. He struck out four and walked one. Three relievers finished, with Brandon League pitching a hitless ninth for his sixth save.

Max Scherzer (1-2) allowed five runs and 10 hits in five innings. He struck out six and walked two.

The Tigers stranded base runners in the eighth and ninth innings when they were within striking distance of tying the game.

Tune in to 97.1 The Ticket on Wednesday as the Detroit Tigers take on the Seattle Mariners in game two of their three game series - first pitch at 7:05 p.m.

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