Detroit’s Nick Marton quickly returned to form.

After the All-Star break, Marton was recalled from Triple-A Toledo, hit a two-run homer and put up a solid performance on the defensive end. tigers defeated the host seattle mariners 5-4 Friday nights

The series continues on Saturday, with Detroit’s All-Star right-hander Michael Lorenzen (3-6, 4.03 ERA) and Seattle’s George Kirby (8-7, 3.09) on the pitchers. mound.

Marton, acquired in an offseason trade with the Philadelphia Phillies, was downgraded June 26 while batting just .163.

He hit .289 for the Mud Hens with 2 home runs and 10 RBIs.

“I think the most important thing is to regain confidence and get some success,” Matton said.

Hitting second base Friday, Marton dived on a grounder hit by JP Crawford in the third of the fifth inning to preserve the lead. tigersLead by one run, then hit a two-run seventh inning for the decisive run

“Mardon went down and did what we asked him to do,” tigers Manager AJ Hinch said. “He did show a bit more rounded. He did move a little bit infield. I think the mental reset is good for him and we want to deliver on our promises and once we feel like he’s done that, we’re going to go get him. Bring it back to camp.

All of Detroit’s five runs came on long balls, as Kerry Carpenter hit a two-run homer in the first inning and Akil Badou hit a single in the fifth, both All-Stars Luis Castillo.

“[It’s satisfying]to be able to win against a good starter, we had some really good hits, some good defensive performances and then got to the end,” Hinch said. “Obviously happy with the result. Nice to get back up and get a win and have a chance to win the series (Saturday).”

this sailors Won the last three series before the All-Star break — against Tampa Bay, San Francisco and Houston — to get back above .500 and boost their playoff hopes

But they were back to their season-long trend on Friday, going 2-for-8 with a runner in scoring position and seven on base. Twice they failed to get a runner home from third with fewer than 2 outs.

“It’s a situation we’ve struggled with all year,” sailors manager Scott Serves said. “…it’s an area that we’ve talked about a lot, but haven’t been consistent in getting these guys in. It’s going to come back to bite you

“It’s not the way we want it to start at home.”

Kirby has won his past two starts — against Tampa Bay and Houston — allowing just 3 earned runs in 13 2/3 innings along the way. Kirby is 1-1 with a 4.00 ERA in his previous two games against Detroit.

Lorenzen snapped a four-game losing streak in his most recent start, allowing three hits in five scoreless innings in a 9-0 win over visiting Oakland. He’s 1-2 with an 8.16 ERA in four career games against the Sonics, starting three of them.

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