Hernandez ties Mariners win record with 1-0 decision over KC

SEATTLE (AP) Felix Hernandez tied Jamie Moyer's franchise record for career victories at 145 in the Seattle Mariners' 1-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.

Seth Smith provided the only run - and the only hit - for the Mariners, leading off the sixth inning with a home run to right off Royals starter Kris Medlen (1-2).

Hernandez (2-2), in his 11th season with the Mariners, was appearing in his 339th game, all starts. Moyer appeared in 324 games for Seattle from 1996 to 2006.

Hernandez worked 7 2-3 innings, allowing five hits, walking three and striking out four. He threw a season-high 118 pitches.

Steve Cishek pitched the ninth inning to pick up his sixth save in as many opportunities. Center fielder Leonys Martin made a game-ending catch off Salvador Perez, crashing into the wall to preserve the victory.