Thu Jul 3 00:55:51 2008

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Cairo knocks in three as Mariners top Blue Jays

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Seattle, WA (Sports Network) - Miguel Cairo doubled twice and drove in three runs, as the Seattle Mariners defeated the Toronto Blue Jays, 4-2, in the rubber match of a three-game set from Safeco Field.

Ichiro Suzuki finished 3-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored for Seattle, which has won seven of its last nine outings.

Jarrod Washburn (4-7) gave up two runs on seven hits with four strikeouts and two walks in six innings for Seattle. The lefty has won back-to-back starts for the first time this season. Brandon Morrow tossed a perfect ninth to notch his fifth save of the season.

Adam Lind clubbed a two-run homer for the Blue Jays, who have lost two in a row. Lyle Overbay went 2-for-4 and scored a run.

Dustin McGowan (6-7) allowed four runs on six hits and fanned five over six innings for Toronto.