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Mariners ace Hernandez AL pitcher of the month

by Associated Press

Posted on October 6, 2009 at 11:38 AM

Updated Wednesday, Oct 14 at 3:00 PM

SEATTLE - Mariners ace Felix Hernandez has been named the American League pitcher of the month after going a perfect 6-0 in September.

In seven starts, Hernandez had a 1.52 ERA and 38 strikeouts in 53 1-3 innings pitched.

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In addition to Tuesday's award, he's one of the top candidates for the AL Cy Young Award. He finished 2009 with a 19-5 record and a 2.49 ERA.

The 19 wins ties for first in the AL and his ERA is second-best behind Kansas City's Zack Greinke.

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