Article: BELTRE CLOBBERS ATHLETICS MARINERS 3B GOES 5-FOR-5 TO SUPPORT RESURGENT WEAVER.(Sports)

Byline: JOHN HICKEYP-I reporter

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Adrian Beltre isn't feeling at the top of his game.

His thumb hurts, just a little. His legs hurt, just a little. Everything hurts, just a little.

It's been a long first half, and Beltre, as much as any of the Mariners, needs the three days of the All-Star break to rest and get a little healthy.

"I'm banged up, and I'm looking forward to getting three days off," Beltre said. "But I can still play."

Yes he can. He played his best game of the season Friday, delivering two home runs, two doubles and a single in a 7-1 victory over Oakland and American League ERA leader Dan ...

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