Nick Franklin hurt late in big performance

Mariners infielder Nick Franklin had a big game but picked up an injury Tuesday night in Oakland. Franklin left the game late with a laceration on his left knee that required stitches, The Seattle Times reports. 

Prior to leaving the game, Franklin went 2 for 4 with his 11th home run of the season. He went deep for a two-run shot in the third inning as the only runs scored off starter Sonny Gray. Franklin then added the game-tying RBI single in the eighth inning before scoring to make it 6-4 in an eventual 7-4 win. 

Franklin, who is day to day, is batting .240. The home run was his first in a while as he had just one hit in his previous three games.