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The M's finished the homestand with their highest-scoring game in two months. Ichiro started it off with a leadoff homer, Rob Johnson had a three-run double, and the M's chased Padres starter Wade LeBlanc by the 2nd. Jarrod Washburn pitched six strong innings to get his fourth win of the year. M's 37-35, 2 GB. Box score. Next game Friday @ L.A. Dodgers, 7:10 p.m.; Vargas vs. Kershaw.

One of Ken Griffey Jr.'s most dramatic homers -- a pinch-hit, two-run blast to right-center on a 97 mph Tony Pena fastball -- tied this game in the eighth inning, and sent an already standing crowd into hysterics. (Who says Griffey can't get around on a heater?) After recent callup Chris Woodward singled and stole second, Rob Johnson tripled him home to put the M's ahead. Batista gets the win, though Washburn deserved it after throwing 7 innings of 3-hit ball. Aardsma struck out the side in the ninth for his 13th save. M's 33-34, 4.5 GB. Box score. Next game Sat. vs. ARI, 7:10 p.m.; Vargas vs. Buckner.