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Michael Pineda throws 6 strong innings but bullpen wastes lead as M's fall to Rangers 7-6

Rookie right-hander Michael Pineda has been one of the few bright spots in a season of disappointments for the Seattle Mariners .Pineda pitched six strong innings before Seattle's bullpen wasted a late three-run lead as the Texas Rangers rallied for a 7-6 victory on Tuesday night.Pineda allowed three runs and five hits and seemed to be on track to win his 10th game in 105-degree heat before the bullpen faltered.He hadn't started since July 30 as the Mariners try to limit his innings, and he said his arm felt great after finishing with four strikeouts and two walks."I felt strong today," Pineda said. "The weather is very hot and I like that. I get loose fast."What especially impressed manager Eric Wedge was that Pineda was able to settle down and shut out the Rangers on one hit in his final four innings."These are the so-called dog days," Wedge said. "In this type of heat he was able to settle himself down and give us a chance to win the ballgame. He did a great job those last four inni...

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    The Seattle Mariners agreed to trade right-hander Michael Pineda to the New York Yankees for catcher Jesus Montero on Friday, a swap involving two of baseball's top ...

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  3. Yankees' Michael Pineda allows 1 run in 5 innings, as Yankees, Tigers play 1-1, 10-inning tie

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  4. Yankees' RHP Michael Pineda to have shoulder surgery, will miss up to a year

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