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08/06/1986 - Dominant Performance by Langston in Seattle Win
The Seattle Mariners got a magnificent effort from pitcher Mark Langston, who kept Oakland hitters in check en route to a 3-1 Mariners win at Kingdome. Seattle improves to 66-43 with the win. They lead their division by 3½ games.
Langston earned the win, going 8 strong innings for Seattle. The native of San Diego, California allowed just 3 hits, while striking out 9. Oakland hitters did next to nothing against the left-hander.
"I liked his command," said Seattle manager . "Mark was throwing strikes."
TOP OF THE 2ND
Count: 2-2
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 89XD), Distance : 437 ft
Season HR #19 - Career HR #579
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