Seattle, WA (Sports Network) – Adam Kennedy had a solo home run and finished with two RBI as the Seattle Mariners topped the Minnesota Twins, 5-2, in a matchup between two slumping teams.

Carlos Peguero also had a solo shot while Justin Smoak and Jack Cust both drove in a run for the Mariners, who halted a six-game losing skid.

Rookie starter Michael Pineda (5-2) pitched seven scoreless innings for Seattle, allowing just three hits and striking out seven.

Danny Valencia knocked in a run for the Twins, who have lost nine straight and fall to 12-27 overall for their worst start since they began the 1995 campaign 11-27.

Scott Baker (2-3) was saddled with the loss, allowing four runs on seven hits while fanning eight.

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