Instant Classic

Mariners Hurler Tosses One-Hitter in Game Two

After surprising the favored San Francisco Giants and their staff ace Randy Johnson in Game One, the Seattle Mariners turned to Josh Beckett in the second game at SBC Park when it became apparent scheduled starter Oliver Perez was unable to go. Beckett was up to the task, tossing a one-hit shutout and striking out nine as Seattle won, 7-0, to take a two game lead in the World Series.

San Francisco, which finished the regular season with 998 runs scored--tops in the Molson League--had difficulty with the Seattle righthander the entire game. Only Miguel Tejada managed a hit--a first-inning double. Beckett was 13-8 with a 3.24 ERA during the regular season, contributing to the staff that allowed the fewest runs in the Molson League.

Beckett is expected to get a second start at SBC Park in game six should the World Series last that long.