Mariners pitcher James Paxton earned a win Tuesday, giving up two earned runs on four hits and three walks in 7 2/3 innings while striking out two in his team's 6-5 victory over the A's.
Paxton (5-1) breezed through seven scoreless innings before putting the first two guys of the eighth inning on base. Though he recorded a double play on a ground ball, the starter walked another batter and was removed, with both runners he left on base eventually scoring. Paxton owns a 1.91 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 35:14 K:BB ratio in 47 innings. He's scheduled to face the Rangers Sunday.