Josh Wilson hits tiebreaking 3-run homer, helping Seattle beat AL East-leading Tampa Bay 6-2

Wilson hits rare homer, Mariners stop Rays 6-2

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Josh Wilson hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the sixth inning off James Shields and the Seattle Mariners stalled the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 Sunday.

The Rays’ four-game winning streak ended. They began the day with a 1½-game division edge over the New York Yankees, who played Boston at night.

Wilson hit his second home run of the season, and first since May 10. He was in an 0-for-14 slump when he connected with two outs off Shields (13-14) for a 5-2 lead.

The homer was the 34th allowed by Shields this season, breaking Tanyon Sturtze’s team record of 33 set in 2002.

Seattle avoided a sweep and has the worst AL road record this year at 24-54.