LeBlanc K’s 10 as M’s open 2nd half with victory

For a Mariners team looking to get back on track starting the second half, Wade LeBlanc proved to be just what the doctor ordered on Friday night, as the lefty tied a career high with 10 strikeouts in 7 1/3 innings in a 3-1 victory over the White Sox at Safeco Field. LeBlanc outdueled White Sox right-hander James Shields as Seattle snapped a four-game losing streak and got back to 20 games over .500 at 59-39. The savvy southpaw allowed just four hits and one walk.