After breaking out on offense, Mariners seek split vs. A's

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The Seattle Mariners set aside their offensive struggles for at least one night and now look to gain a split of a four-game series when they visit the Oakland Athletics on Thursday afternoon.

The Mariners scored 12 runs during a four-game losing streak before exploding for 16 hits and registeringa season-high run total in a 16-3 victory over the Athletics on Wednesday.

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