BELLEFONTE, Pa. -- The Latest on lawsuit by ex-coach against Penn State (all times local):5:50 p.m.A prosecutor, a longtime aide to head coach Joe Paterno, a Penn State lawyer and a university spokeswoman are the witnesses called to testify during the first day of trial in a former assistant football coachs lawsuit over his treatment by Penn State.Mike McQueary alleges the university retaliated against him because he became a key witness who helped convict Jerry Sandusky of child molestation four years ago.The trial began on Monday.The first day focused on McQuearys role in the Sandusky investigation and the decision to put him on paid administrative leave after Sandusky was first charged during the 2011 football season.Penn State spokeswoman Lisa Powers says she helped fine-tune a press release by then-President Graham Spanier that defended two of Spaniers top lieutenants -- a statement the lawsuit claims made it appear that McQueary had lied.---1:10 p.m.A lawyer for Penn State says its not the universitys fault that a former assistant football coach who reported Jerry Sandusky sexually abusing a boy cant find a new coaching job.University lawyer Nancy Conrad said during opening statements Monday in Mike McQuearys defamation and whistleblower lawsuit that by spending his entire career at Penn State he hasnt developed the network of contacts needed to find a new position.She says he was put on leave out of safety concerns, and she blamed national media and public opinion for ruining him.McQueary seeks more than $4 million in lost wages.His lawyer says Penn States actions have led coaches in other programs to conclude McQueary must have done something wrong.The trial is expected to last about two weeks.---12:15 a.m.A civil trial thats set to begin will determine if Penn State should pay for a claim it mistreated a former assistant coach who provided key evidence used to convict child molester Jerry Sandusky.Opening statements in Mike McQuearys lawsuit against the university where he played quarterback and coached are scheduled for Monday in a courthouse near the Penn State campus.McQueary claims the school defamed him, retaliated against him and misled him into thinking his report about Sandusky would be handled properly.He is seeking more $4 million in damages. 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Thats what weve been playing for and the guys, you can feel it, they really believe.Drew Storen (4-3) pitched a perfect 10th for the win. Nick Vincent allowed consecutive singles to Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa before retiring the next two batters in the 11th for his third save.Were doing the best that we can to salvage what we can and fight through this and get as many wins as we can, manager A.J. Hinch said. Were just having a hard time getting those wins in the last four or five games.Cano doubled in the first inning and his home run in the third made it 2-0. Hes been great against the Astros this season with eight homers, four doubles and 22 RBI in 17 games. His big night gives him a career-high 35 homers this season, which matches the number he hit in his first two seasons with Seattle combined.Huge game by Mr. Cano tonight, Servais said. Cant say enough. Hes got his timing, rhythm back and hes swinging at good pitches and his swing has come back and we certainly needed it.The Astros trailed 3-1 entering the ninth when George Springer singled off Edwin Diaz with no outs before advancing to third on a single by Marwin Gonzalez. Altuve grounded into a force out that left Gonzalez out at second and scored Springer to get Houston within 3-2.Altuve stole second base before the Astros tied it on an RBI single by Correa.Evan Gattis followed with a single to leave Correa at third, but Diaz retired the next two batters to send it to the 10th.Mariners went up 1-0 when Seth Smith scored on a groundout by Nelson Cruz in the first.ddddddddddddCano made it 2-0 when he homered into the bullpen in right-center field with one out in the third.The Astros hadnt had a baserunner since the second inning when Jake Marisnick drew a walk with one out in the sixth inning. The Astros cut the lead to 2-1 on an RBI double by Gonzalez with two outs. Altuve singled after that, but Gonzalez was thrown out at home on the play to end the inning.The Mariners added a run in the ninth inning when Ben Gamel bunted and reliever James Hoyt badly overthrew first base for an error that allowed Ketel Marte to score from first. The play elicited a smattering of boos from the sparse crowd.Hisashi Iwakuma allowed four hits and one run in six innings to bounce back after allowing six runs in 3 1/3 innings in his last start.Houston starter Collin McHugh yielded six hits, two runs and struck out six in seven innings.TRAINERS ROOMMariners: Cruz was in the lineup despite dealing with a sore left wrist. He was lifted in the eighth inning on Sunday with the injury and scaled back his pre-game work on Monday to limit his discomfort.Astros: OF Colby Rasmus is done for the season because of a hip and groin injury. Rasmus, who hasnt played since Sept. 18, will seek a second opinion on his injury. ... Houston RHP Lance McCullers, who has been on the disabled list since Aug. 3 with an elbow strain, has left Houston and will continue his rehabilitation at the teams spring training facility in Florida. Hinch said McCullers will throw live batting practice there before they decide his next step.UP NEXTMariners: Felix Hernandez (11-6, 3.61) will start for Seattle on Tuesday. Hernandez will pitch in Houston for the first time since June 12, 2015 when he allowed five hits and eight runs in 1/3 inning of a 10-0 loss, tying the shortest start of his career.Astros: Mike Fiers (11-8, 4.50) is scheduled to start for the Astros on Tuesday. Fiers allowed four hits and two runs in 6 1/3 innings of a 2-0 loss to the Angels in his last start. ' ' '