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Mariners' Joaquin Benoit: Strikes out side in perfect inning Thursday

Benoit struck out the side in a perfect eighth inning Thursday against the Tigers.

Analysis:

Benoit has been hit-and-miss since returning from the disabled list in mid-May. He's allowed five earned runs in 12.2 innings (3.55 ERA), but he''s struck out 15 and walked four (and two of the walks came in first post-DL outing). He's still next in line to close behind Steve Cishek.

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