Mariners pitcher James Paxton was unable to factor into the decision in his first start back from the disabled list on Saturday against the Orioles in Baltimore.

Paxton worked past a minor injury scare when he was struck in the back of his right leg by a Caleb Joseph liner in the second inning. He brushed it off and remained in the game. The right-hander was charged with two runs on four hits and three walks while striking out five over 4 1/3 innings of a 6-3 victory.

Paxton owns a 2.76 ERA and a 0.92 WHIP over three starts (16 1/3 innings). His next start will come Friday at home against the White Sox.