Jose Lopez ignited a pair of five-run innings for Seattle with two homers, Rob Johnson added his first career home run and the Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 10-8 on Friday night. 

In a season of underachievement, one of the few positives for Seattle was the consistency of Jose Lopez, dispelling any thought that he can't be an everyday contributor. 

--C Kurt Suzuki could be back in the lineup Friday in Seattle after missing the previous two games. 

MEDICAL WATCH: C Kurt Suzuki (bruised right hip) was hurt in the Sept. 

--C Kurt Suzuki could be back in the lineup Friday in Seattle after missing the previous two games. 

MEDICAL WATCH: C Kurt Suzuki (bruised right hip) was hurt in the Sept. 

Outfielder Ryan Sweeney is the only member of the club who produced consistently all year long, when healthy. 

Outfielder Ryan Sweeney is the only member of the club who produced consistently all year long, when healthy. 

Two teams with an eye toward 2009 begin their final series this season on Friday night when the Oakland Athletics travel to meet the Seattle Mariners, who own the worst record in the major leagues. 

--C Kurt Suzuki missed a second game in a row with a bruised right hip, which he incurred while blocking the plate Monday night. 

MEDICAL WATCH: C Kurt Suzuki (bruised right hip) was hurt in the Sept. 

With Eric Chavez's health an issue the past three years, Jeff Baisley's emergence the past two weeks might give the A's a possible option there next year -- especially if it turns out that Chavez's shoulder injury requires a move to first base. 

For Nolan Ryan, it has been a long rookie season as president of the Texas Rangers. 

For Nolan Ryan, it has been a long rookie season as president of the Texas Rangers. 

For Nolan Ryan, it has been a long rookie season as president of the Texas Rangers.