TONIGHT 

--OF Scott Hairston said he would be surprised not to be available Friday after missing his second consecutive game with a sore left quadriceps Thursday. 

--RHP Vin Mazzaro will not make his scheduled start Friday against the Mariners. 

Andrew Bailey's strong work in August earned him American League Rookie of the Month honors, just in time to raise his profile when it comes to the end-of-the-year award. 

Rays prospect goes 7-for-7 at Triple A 

The Seattle Mariners found an easy way to end their struggles at the plate - facing the woeful Oakland Athletics. 

Four of the five Oakland A's affiliates in action on Thursday night came out winners. 

Manager Don Wakamatsu stuck with Ian Snell even though the Seattle pitcher struggled to throw a strike or find a groove as his pitch count climbed. 

Manager Don Wakamatsu stuck with Ian Snell even though the Seattle pitcher struggled to throw a strike or find a groove as his pitch count climbed.