Justin Smoak creating 'a little more damage'

Mariners first baseman Justin Smoak enters play Sunday against the Indians batting .328 (20 for 61) with a .468 on-base percentage, .525 slugging percentage and .992 OPS in his last 19 games. His batting average has risen from .188 to .254 in that stretch.

"I’ve been squaring balls up," Smoak said to MLB.com. "I’ve hit a couple doubles. The homers will come. In the past I’ve got too pull happy trying to be a homer guy. It’s not good for me, as we’ve seen in the past. I’m just trying to get good at-bats, hit the ball where it’s pitched. It’s a long season. Good things will happen."

Manager Eric Wedge feels Smoak's hot streak has staying power.

“I feel like Smoak and [Dustin] Ackley have been getting their hits, but now with Justin he’s starting to create a little more damage," Wedge said. "But he’s been getting on base, he’s had long at-bats. Those have all been good things to see."