Mariners rookie Nick Franklin followed up his first hit Wednesday in a loss to the Padres with two home runs in a win Thursday.
"I enjoyed every minute of it," Franklin told MLB.com of his first career hit. "But at the same time, we lost the game. … Honestly, to me, it's just a date to remember. A hit is a hit. I'd rather it be helping the team rather than just a base hit. I'll look back on it as being awesome to get it, but there are better things to be doing besides just getting on base."
Franklin did much more to help the winning cause Thursday, going 2 for 4 with two solo home runs in the Mariners' 7-1 win.