Felix Hernandez's final start before the All-Star break was up to the standard he's created for himself in Seattle. Hernandez threw seven shutout innings to become the third pitcher with at least 11 wins before the All-Star break, Logan Morrison hit the first leadoff home run of his career and the Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-2 on Thursday night. Hernandez (11-5) was dominant, giving up five hits and only once facing trouble in reaching the 11-win mark before the All-Star Game for the second time in his career.
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